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'Growing
and Exhibiting African Violet Show Plants'
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 Are
you saying:
"I
am not interested in learning how to show my African violets!"?
Your
reasons may vary from "I am just growing them for my own pleasure." or
"I don't have time". Maybe you are new to this hobby. Possibly you are
shy or far from an actual show.
Left, Court of Honor
from the Bergen County AVS of Dumont, NJ designed by Bob Berkenbush.
Photo by Fred C. Hill.
However,
'Growing to Show' is an experience with wonderful benefits for all types
of African violet growers.
The
course will consist of four lessons briefly explaining some of the basic
terms and methods. Each lesson will contain one or more 'assignments',
which are not required, although they will prove fun and profitable. Please
read all material and links.
Editor's Note:
I have never entered
a plant in an AV Show. I have not attended a show. So am I the right person
to organize these lessons? First, I call your attention to my 'title':
Editor. I am acting merely as 'tour guide' through the lessons.
Second, I think there
are several aspects of my 'African violet personality' that qualify me
to act as editor. I have a particular fascination with AV shows. I have
the greatest respect and admiration for those growers who year after year
exhibit prize-winning plants.
I also feel strongly
that EVERYONE, even casual growers, will find something to use for their
plants.... and enjoy the experience of learning! I have 'grown to show'
since the late 1980's when I purchased my first light stand. The first
ten years I seriously planned to attend the Billings, MT club show. Realizing
spring ranch work reaches its peak in the same month as the club show,
I have since set aside 'show plants' just for the fun of seeing how nice
they look by show date. I love to watch an average plant grow into a grand
show specimen! Please understand this course is merely an introduction
to the subject and there is much more to learn and experience. These lessons
are a starting point; where you go from here is up to you!
I also ask that anyone
interested in contributing lesson articles, photo examples, schedules,
tips, etc., please contact me at the address below. --Mrs. John
The term 'Growing to Show' is commonly used in many places but was made
famous by Pauline Bartholomew, author of Growing To Show. Pauline
has recently given all publishing rights of this book to the African
Violet Society of America.
We
give credit both to Pauline and AVSA for the phrase: Growing to Show.
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Contact
thevioletvoice@yahoo.com
with any questions, suggestions.
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