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African Violet Show

Lecture Schedule:

Saturday, April 20

11:30 am and 1:30 pm:  Violets 101
Lecture and Demonstration, Classroom A

How to re-pot a violet: guideline for when to repot, demonstration of how to repot, potting down a neck, removing old leaves and suckers. Propagation of African Violets: how to propagate by leaf, timetable for growth and separating baby plants. This workshop will also include general card of African violets: identifying types, soil and fertilizer, watering, and lights

3 pm:  Guided Walk-through of the Show, Meet in Classroom A

Commentary on African violets; how they are judged, what denotes an award winning violet, discussion of the different sizes and types of violets; overview of the designs, including the “hows and whys”  of flower design using African violets.

Ongoing: Educational Display in Classroom A

A member will be available at the educational Table to answer questions.

Sunday, April 21

12 pm and 2:30 pm:  Violets 101
Lecture and Demonstration, Classroom A

How to re-pot a violet: guideline for when to repot, demonstration of how to repot, potting down a neck, removing old leaves and suckers. Propagation of African Violets: how to propagate by leaf, timetable for growth and separating baby plants. This workshop will also include general card of African violets: identifying types, soil and fertilizer, watering, and lights.

1:15 pm: Guided Walk-through of the Show                                                                                                                Meet in Classroom A

Commentary on African violets; how they are judged, what denotes an award winning violet, discussion of the different sizes and types of violets; overview of the designs, including the “hows and whys” of flower design using African violets.

Ongoing: Educational Display in Classroom A

A member will be available at the educational Table to answer questions.

African Violet Show, April 20-21

Spring Show and Sale

The Bay State African Violet Society puts on another spectacular show featuring America's favorite houseplant, the African Violet (Saintpaulia sp.). All are welcome to enter their own plants and floral designs for judging to win ribbons and prizes. Participate in workshops on African Violet care. Start your own collection at the sale, where commercially grown plants and supplies are sold, along with plants grown by members. See program schedule at left.

Show Hours:
Saturday, 10am-5pm
Sunday, 9am-4pm