tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post5420913506807601045..comments2024-03-19T07:05:39.186-05:00Comments on In the Garden: Violets in Home Gardening from Years Pasttinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-19556368461017529002009-02-24T19:44:00.000-06:002009-02-24T19:44:00.000-06:00Hi Brenda,Glad you like them. I don't know of anyo...Hi Brenda,<BR/>Glad you like them. I don't know of anyone that doesn't. They help the winter pass more pleasantly. Do you have any?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-50101702709926857322009-02-24T19:43:00.000-06:002009-02-24T19:43:00.000-06:00Hi Jean,Wheeew, I'm glad you are ok. I was worried...Hi Jean,<BR/>Wheeew, I'm glad you are ok. I was worried. I heard that 80,000 had no power.<BR/>Yes, seems I did give it away too plainly. I do like these little beauties. I hope I can find more of the rare ones. I really like that one. Believe it or not I found that one at W-M. I will continue to look.<BR/>I left you a message on Dawn's post before I looked here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-51443414277049647192009-02-24T18:59:00.000-06:002009-02-24T18:59:00.000-06:00They're beautiful dainty little plants with precio...They're beautiful dainty little plants with precious flowers! Love them!<BR/>BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-41200338789990572012009-02-24T10:37:00.000-06:002009-02-24T10:37:00.000-06:00Hi Lola, Oh they are all goorgeous but that first ...Hi Lola, Oh they are all goorgeous but that first one is truly magnificence!! I have only one and I wish it looked as happy as yours do. Yup, you gave us the answer for the white one. I am okay but lost power for 29 hours due to so many lines downed by heavy wet snow. We only got 8 to 10 inches here but soooo heavy with the temps being in the 30's However, it sure is a pretty sight out my Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-75492745057141573862009-02-23T21:33:00.000-06:002009-02-23T21:33:00.000-06:00Dan,I'm so sorry that you lost your violets. They ...Dan,<BR/>I'm so sorry that you lost your violets. They really are a sweet plant. Seems they are always providing pretty blooms.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-39696053988804921592009-02-23T21:26:00.000-06:002009-02-23T21:26:00.000-06:00Hi Kathleen,Yes, they are nice to perk up the wint...Hi Kathleen,<BR/>Yes, they are nice to perk up the winter months. You should really try to grow them as they are really not that picky. I set mine on my end tables & turn the lamps on. Just remember to not get water on their leaves or have them too wet. They sure don't like their feet too wet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-41546619239616008782009-02-23T20:38:00.000-06:002009-02-23T20:38:00.000-06:00I had the same variegated african violet a while b...I had the same variegated african violet a while back. I would still have it but it seems I kill them.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743102355360873845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-66473459428041368712009-02-23T19:38:00.000-06:002009-02-23T19:38:00.000-06:00Love the violets Lola and glad you are bringing th...Love the violets Lola and glad you are bringing them back into your home. Spots of color are wonderful cheer. I haven't ever tried to grow these ~ I'm too afraid I don't have the right conditions (having heard they are more than a little picky??)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-6078962805147372302009-02-23T15:07:00.000-06:002009-02-23T15:07:00.000-06:00Hi Rose,Yes you should try them again. They are so...Hi Rose,<BR/>Yes you should try them again. They are so pretty & there are so many different colors. They really brighten up the winter days. It seems the care & attention you give them makes them perform more. Like children rewarding you when you give them love & guidance. Or your loved pets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-88456847041242233872009-02-23T15:02:00.000-06:002009-02-23T15:02:00.000-06:00Hi Kathrin,I am happy to hear that you & your ...Hi Kathrin,<BR/>I am happy to hear that you & your mom love these beauties. They are so delicate looking. It's good your mom has luck with them. I've found if you show something love it will reward you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-49828401477882732582009-02-23T14:59:00.000-06:002009-02-23T14:59:00.000-06:00Hi Dawn,Do you have any violets? I did not know th...Hi Dawn,<BR/>Do you have any violets? I did not know that there were so many till I researched them. I understand there is a place in Tn. where they hybridize them. Will have to check & see if I can order a couple of the rare ones.<BR/>OMG, that is a lot of the white stuff. Sorry you lost power. That would scare me to death. Sure hope it goes away soon. By all means do stay in & stay warmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-40295975211662211062009-02-23T14:53:00.000-06:002009-02-23T14:53:00.000-06:00Kanak Hagjer Thank you for your gracious comment. ...Kanak Hagjer Thank you for your gracious comment. No real white ones.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-62465677304220995682009-02-23T14:48:00.000-06:002009-02-23T14:48:00.000-06:00Hi Skeeter,I'm so sorry that you had to loose your...Hi Skeeter,<BR/>I'm so sorry that you had to loose your violets when you left Germany.<BR/>Window sills are a good place for them but I don't have any sills so to the end table they go.<BR/>That is cute your mother feeling to see if they needed water. haha. There is some very good looking artificial ones out there.<BR/>Maybe one day you can have them again.<BR/>I have the 2 piece pots.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-12549210133832283582009-02-23T14:47:00.000-06:002009-02-23T14:47:00.000-06:00Like you, Lola, I used to have quite a few housepl...Like you, Lola, I used to have quite a few houseplants, including several violets, but a very busy life--i.e., before the kids left the house--made me neglect them. This long winter has made me re-think them--I could definitely use something blooming in the house!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-74829170480828849722009-02-23T14:43:00.000-06:002009-02-23T14:43:00.000-06:00Hi Catherine, I'm so glad you purchased a couple o...Hi Catherine, I'm so glad you purchased a couple of them. They are so pretty. I mix the food with the water in a milk jug. Then I have it ready. So no missed feeding times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-39867068766176103782009-02-23T14:15:00.000-06:002009-02-23T14:15:00.000-06:00hi lola, my mother and me, we loves this kind of f...hi lola, my mother and me, we loves this kind of flowers, my mother allways has luck with them, liebe Grüße aus Bremen von KathrinAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485472302774976230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-37326255630860394312009-02-23T12:59:00.000-06:002009-02-23T12:59:00.000-06:00Hi Lola, I love a african violet, they come in so ...Hi Lola, I love a african violet, they come in so many different colors and today there are many hybrids of them. They really don't seem to be that hard to take care of but some people don't have luck with them.<BR/>Well, I figured my mother would be on since she has power, I just got mine back on! It went out at 1 am, got cold! Mom must have lost her cable. Boy! did we get slammed with a true Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234495965199888943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-31462180160731390192009-02-23T12:26:00.000-06:002009-02-23T12:26:00.000-06:00All except white? That's quite a collection and fr...All except white? That's quite a collection and from the photos... they look so pretty!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000965361716090014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-57280971799873797662009-02-23T11:53:00.000-06:002009-02-23T11:53:00.000-06:00I had several violets when we were in Germany. Our...I had several violets when we were in Germany. Our apartment had wide ledges inside of each window so a perfect spot for such beauties to thrive! We had to give all of our plants away when we left Germany. Sigh, not a happy day as I did love all my plants there. With my kitties, inside plants must be kept up high and out of paws reach so no violets here. One day I hope to have a window over my Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-77682535301944547552009-02-23T10:46:00.000-06:002009-02-23T10:46:00.000-06:00I really like the African Violets too. I've also ...I really like the African Violets too. I've also just recently bought a couple. My biggest problem is remembering to feed them when I water them. I like the variegated foliage on your first one.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-67733611854726850132009-02-23T10:34:00.000-06:002009-02-23T10:34:00.000-06:00JGH Hi, I have found that mine slow down at times....JGH Hi, I have found that mine slow down at times. I use the special food that makes them bloom but I've found that if I back off that for a couple waterings they start to bloom again. Maybe too much of that. I have about 8/9 now. I'm hoping for more of the unusual ones.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-19163106254322217672009-02-23T10:31:00.000-06:002009-02-23T10:31:00.000-06:00Hi Karitta, Thanks ever so. I'm finding it to ...Hi Karitta,<BR/> Thanks ever so. I'm finding it to be my favorite till maybe later. It has started to bloom & is purple.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-15984196377662725482009-02-23T10:28:00.000-06:002009-02-23T10:28:00.000-06:00Hi Darla, It depends where you have them located a...Hi Darla, It depends where you have them located as to when & how much they bloom. I do not have a white blooming one. I have mine under a lamp on my end table with light on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-50857644259497754932009-02-23T10:25:00.000-06:002009-02-23T10:25:00.000-06:00Hi Cindee, these little beauties do have a positiv...Hi Cindee, these little beauties do have a positive effect on one's outlook especially in the winter. I do hope your little ones bloom soon for you. You will have to show a pix of themAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-9392908060640730132009-02-23T10:20:00.001-06:002009-02-23T10:20:00.001-06:00Hi Marnie, I'm sorry that your little kitties won'...Hi Marnie, I'm sorry that your little kitties won't let you have these little beauties as they are a pleasure. I don't have any kitties. No animals allowed due to Young'un's transplant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com