by Lisa Steinkopf | Nov 2, 2022 | African violets, BLOG, gesneriads, Houseplant Care, Houseplant Help
What is wick watering? What kind of material should you use? Did you know you should use acrylic wicks? Why? How can we use them to water our plants? I am a member of the African Society of America and I also am a member of a local group here in SE Michigan. Most of...
by Lisa Steinkopf | Jul 12, 2016 | African violets, begonias, BLOG, Cactus and Succulents, Ferns, Foliage Houseplants, gesneriads, Miniature gardens
Yesterday, I attended a horticulture industry trade show called Cutlivate ’16 in Columbus, Ohio. I’m always looking for houseplants, of course, and I wanted to show you the ones I found. First I stopped at the HGTV Home booth to talk to a friend and was...
by Lisa Steinkopf | May 6, 2015 | African violets, BLOG, Conservatory, gesneriads
Last week, I attended the Columbus African Violet Society Show and Sale at the Franklin Park Conservatory. I thought I would show you some pictures of the beautiful plants that were displayed in the show. I always leave these African violet shows feeling like an...