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Going back in time a little, I have some pictures from the AV show and sale in Seattle. I want to say, I couldn't stay long and that was probably for the best. There was so much plant material I wanted to buy, but couldn't take past the border. I was basically forced to just look. I'm thinking about heading to the African Violet convention in Austin, TX (never been to Austin or anywhere in Texas before) in part because they'll have phytosanitary inspectors there, so I'll be able to buy whatever I want and then take it home.
On the other hand, the whole thing would cost a lot. Maybe I should just mail order $1200 worth of violet leaves and carnivorous plants and buy a humidifier and shelving instead?
But, show plants. This is Frozen in Time, show winner. The photo does not show the amazing blue blush on the photos, it looked so lovely. On my list for sure:
Some others I liked a lot:
Little Axel
Pixie Blue
A very nice s. grotei
A tiny beautiful thing, Misty Miss, which I want to get for my friend who does terrariums because small things scare me a little
Rob's Dandy Lion, which is so beautiful I want it even if it is tiny. I love the bell-shaped flowers
An amazing variegated, Shirl;s Hawaaian Lei. This would be great in a terrarium too, I think. Even if it didn't flower...
Bubblegum Charm. The photo doesn't do justice to the huge, luminous flower. Definitely on the list.
For sale, and so lovely, but I obeyed the law (I totally respect quarantine procedures, I'm trained in forestry in the province where mountain pine beetle and tent caterpillar is going crazy, though mpb is a native I know)--
Mikinda Girl (had to look it up to make sure it wasn't a poorly-written "My kinda girl" but I like the true name better anyhow
Ma's Crime Scene. I love the balance of flower colour and variegation on this one. It just feels perfectly balanced.
As a note, I'm often painfully shy around older folks, so I was wandering around the show with big eyes and was so happy when the clerk started talking to me. We spoke for quite awhile, and perhaps I'll be able to approach someone on my own next time and enthuse some.
I totally plan on going to the Vancouver show on May 4th. That'll be a good place and time to practice being outgoing.
On the other hand, the whole thing would cost a lot. Maybe I should just mail order $1200 worth of violet leaves and carnivorous plants and buy a humidifier and shelving instead?
But, show plants. This is Frozen in Time, show winner. The photo does not show the amazing blue blush on the photos, it looked so lovely. On my list for sure:
Some others I liked a lot:
Little Axel
Pixie Blue
A very nice s. grotei
A tiny beautiful thing, Misty Miss, which I want to get for my friend who does terrariums because small things scare me a little
Rob's Dandy Lion, which is so beautiful I want it even if it is tiny. I love the bell-shaped flowers
An amazing variegated, Shirl;s Hawaaian Lei. This would be great in a terrarium too, I think. Even if it didn't flower...
Bubblegum Charm. The photo doesn't do justice to the huge, luminous flower. Definitely on the list.
For sale, and so lovely, but I obeyed the law (I totally respect quarantine procedures, I'm trained in forestry in the province where mountain pine beetle and tent caterpillar is going crazy, though mpb is a native I know)--
Mikinda Girl (had to look it up to make sure it wasn't a poorly-written "My kinda girl" but I like the true name better anyhow
Ma's Crime Scene. I love the balance of flower colour and variegation on this one. It just feels perfectly balanced.
As a note, I'm often painfully shy around older folks, so I was wandering around the show with big eyes and was so happy when the clerk started talking to me. We spoke for quite awhile, and perhaps I'll be able to approach someone on my own next time and enthuse some.
I totally plan on going to the Vancouver show on May 4th. That'll be a good place and time to practice being outgoing.
