Violet expert runs thriving home nursery in Norwalk
Mrs. Velma L. Knowlton, age nearly 73, lives at 715 West Hou satonic St and gardens Africa violets. Her home, The African Violet Nursery, houses about six thousand plants thriving under fluorescent lights. She says violets need light moisture humidity regular feeding every two or three weeks and tender care. A north or filtered window is ideal with 72 to 75 day temperatures and 65 nights. Water with lukewarm water and check top soil moisture to avoid over or under watering.
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Velma L. Knowlton
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East Africa
Baron von Saint Knowlton
Paulilaire
Saint Paulia
African violet expert shares care and varieties
Mrs Knowlton, a long time violet grower, explains how to keep African violets healthy and blooming. She details cleaning methods, light, humidity, potting mix, and cautions against overfertilizing. She lists favorite varieties and recounts her path from hobbyist to breeder of registered purebreds.
Oakland Garden Covers 31 Acres of Garage Roof
The Kaiser Center Roof Garden in Oakland California spans the entire 344 acre roof of a six story garage. It features three quarters of an acre of paving with curved walks and seating, an 8500 square foot reflecting pool, a 214 foot ground level range creating a rolling surface, more than an acre of green lawn, forty two large trees with diverse shrubs plants and flowers, and full illumination at night.
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Combining Similar Plants In One Pot Is Difficult
A plant care note discusses why mixing several similar plants in one large pot is challenging. It contrasts tropical houseplants such as aglaonema, anthurium, caladium, philodendron, and others, outlining their varied temperature, light, humidity, soil, and watering needs.
Arbor Day in Massachusetts Promotes Tree Planting
The piece urges Arbor Day observance across communities combining Bird Day with Arbor Day in Massachusetts. It highlights the elm as the state tree, stresses tree loss from disease and age, and encourages planting at homes and schools, citing Berkshire Museum Garden Club programs and practical planting instructions.
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New England
Nebraska
Berkshire Museum Garden Club
Pittsfield
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