The Delaware African Violet and Gesneriad Society
2013 PROGRAMS
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Tuesday, January 8, 2013 – 7:30 p.m. Rockland Place, 1519 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803 Hosts: Snacks - Terry Celano Beverages – Elizabeth Varley Program: “Advice from DAVS Own Best–in–Show African Violet Growers” - Libby Behnke, Nancy Murray and Bobbie LaFashia, some of the Chapter’s very best growers will discuss how they get their plants in tip top shape. Members are encouraged to bring violet leaves for a leaf exchange. |
| Bobbie LaFashia consistently wins "Best in Show," and last year shown with her entry of Saintpaulia ‘Precious Red.’ |
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 – 7:30 p.m.
Rockland Place, 1519 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
Hosts: Snacks - Diane Abramson
Beverages – Carol Callaghan
Program: “A Gesneriad for Every Growing Condition” - Do you have less than ideal growing conditions in part of your growing area – too hot, too cold, too much light, not enough light, and not enough humidity? Our resident expert, Quentin Schlieder will suggest plants to grow successfully for each situation. The sales table will have some plants available discussed during the lecture.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 – 7:30 p.m.
Rockland Place, 1519 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
Hosts: Snacks - Geno Iubatti
Beverages – Kathe Worrell
Program: “Design Tips from One of Our Winning Members”. Our own Terry Celano will review of the basics of design and offer suggestions for current year’s show. Each member is encouraged to bring one plant for a plant exchange. We’ll draw names to see who selects first.
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Saturday, March 23, 2013 – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Nancy Murray’s plant of Aeschynanthus lobbianus won the Peoples Choice Award. |
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 7:30 p.m.
Rockland Place, 1519 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
Hosts: Snacks - Stacey Tomaszewski
Beverages – Mary Schaeffer
Program: “Container Gardening Insights” - Two award winning designers, Jill Fisher and Karyn Cichocki, will share their considerable expertise on putting together both gardens in natural containers and in trays. Bring cuttings of some of their favorite gesneriads for a cutting exchange.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 – 7:30 p.m.
Rockland Place, 1519 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
Hosts: Snacks - Anne Petrucci
Beverages – Julia Lynch
Program: “Collecting Gesneriads in Ecuador” - Our own Elizabeth Varley will present a beautifully illustrated program her trip to Ecuador in April 1988. Varley formerly was the curator of the Gesneriads at Longwood Gardens. Cuttings of some of the plants Elizabeth discusses will be available.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 – 6:00 p.m. (Note earlier time!) Potluck Dinner and Picnic – Enjoy the home and garden of Steve and Barb Borleske. Everyone is invited to bring their significant other or a guest and your favorite dish.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 7:30 p.m.
Rockland Place, 1519 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
Program: “Secrets from an Award-Winning African Violet Grower” - Sandy Skalski, winner of numerous awards at the national African Violet Convention in Cherry Hill, will reveal her secrets to producing award winning violets.
The Delaware African Violet Society’s Annual Snow and Sale - Golden Jubilee –DAVS Celebrates 50 Years! See the Chapter’s website and newsletter for more information and updates. 