African Violet Society of WA Inc.
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​Welcome to the African Violet Society of WA website

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Next Meeting

Saturday, 18th February 2023
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You can wear a mask if you wish, although there is no obligation to do so. 
Vaccination certificates will not be required.
We encourage social distancing.
If you are unwell, or have cold or flu symptoms please do not attend the meeting.

​General enquiries to: 
secretaryavswa@gmail.com​   Website comments to: avswaweb@gmail.com

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Manning Senior Citizens Centre​,
3 Downey Drive,
Manning.
 


secretaryavswa@gmail.com​​​
Most members arrive 12.00 - 12.30pm,
the meeting proper begins at 1.00pm
and goes to about 2.30pm - 3.00pm
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Garden Cuttings, a listing of garden events
Provided by the Western Australian Horticultural Council
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Alerts for gardeners
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Polyphagous shot-hole borer Quarantine Area - (PSHB) Euwallacea fornicatus is a beetle native to Southeast Asia. The beetle attacks a wide range of plants by tunnelling into trunks, stems and branches. This may be a problem in most of the metro area

Chilli thrips control - a burning issue for rose growers
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New items on the website:
The Three Basic Plant Nutrients 
The Magnificent Ten
The Violet Guru
New African Violet Cultivars
Sports: Blessing or Curse?

Rejuvenating African Violets
Growing Healthy African Violets The Root of the Issue
​African Violets - A Hobby for All Ages and Interests
Wick Watering Action - A must read article to find out what wick watering is about, how and why it works.(Members only)
Diagnosing your sick African Violet by Sue Gardener
58 Instruction sheets have been added. (Members only)
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Sinningia Red Kay X Carbo Frio
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Violet mini Streptocarpus
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Cini-ella hybrid Sinningia
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Streptocarpus MJs Lisa with 11 dark burgundy flowers
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​The Society is on Facebook, please visit and view the latest activities and images.

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