Sept 21, 2024

Fun with Smaller Gesneriads! January’s meeting was all about the smaller Gesneriads (the cousins to the African violet) and included tips on starting and growing that is useful for many plant varieties. Dale Martens, hybridizer and grower, let us record her presentation to share with other plant lovers! Listen to her recorded presentation. Welcome to…

Sale – MetroTech Fall Festival. Club will be selling African violet and Gesneriad plants as part the Maricopa County Master Gardeners 2023 Fall Garden Festival and Plant Sale MetroTech High School1900 W Thomas Rd Phoenix Arizona 85015N 19th Avenue and W Thomas 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Speed Dating with Pests and Diseases – Each person gets 5-10 minutes to share what they learned about a particular pest or disease. Location – Beatitudes Campus, 1610 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021, On Glendale, east of 19th Avenue 10:00 am to noon

Oh the “pH” of it all! – pH effects plant growth so knowing what the water and soil pH is can be helpful. Bring your own samples of water and soil to test and find out. Location – Beatitudes Campus, 1610 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021, On Glendale, east of 19th Avenue 10:00 am…

Designing with Violets – A violet can make a lovely center piece or floral design. Unleash all your artistry and imagination and learn easy ways to incorporate your favorite plant with your home decor. UPDATED LOCATION – Beatitudes Campus, 1610 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021, On Glendale, east of 19th Avenue

Violet Bingo & Potluck – If you can, bring a leaf, starter plant or any violet related item to add to the prize table. Who doesn’t love to win a prize when you shout – BINGO! We’ll follow up the fun with a potluck. Bring your favorite dish. Location – Beatitudes Campus, 1610 W Glendale…