When I first started gardening my main focus was not on flowers, I really just wanted fresh herbs and a fun hobby, however few months ago I found a beautiful african Vvolet that I just needed to add to my ever growing collection. It originally had several beautiful purple blooms and some buds just ready to open. After a couple weeks, I had cut off the dead flowers and was left with only three sad looking flowers. I was so upset that I must have done something wrong; as I am a newbie gardener and african violets are known to be bit needy. Luckily, I am located near two (yes TWO), African Violet Societies - The Cincinnati African Violet Society and the African Violet Society of Dayton and they put on a Spring Show and Sale this past April. They were available for questions and I sure asked them! I specifically asked about african violet's blooms and what I should do to help my african violet grow! They gave me two main tips: 1. Light - make sure that the plant is gett
Welcome to the Classy Gardener blog! This is the place where I will be exploring everything gardening! I started my gardening hobby a little over a year ago and I'm obsessed! I started by putting a stem of lettuce in some water and watched it grow! Now I can't get enough of growing my own fruits, vegetables, flowers, shrubs, trees, and fairy gardens. Join me while I explore the wonderful world of gardening. Don't forget to check out my other blog Classy Event Organizer to find some great tips and tricks of party planning and hostessing! Happy Gardening!