African Violets Back to the Basics: Your Questions Answered [Paperback]

Melvin Robey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 20, 2006

Have you ever had a question on how to grow African violets but could not find the answer? Now your dilemma is solved and you will be able to quickly find the information for which you are looking. With this book in your hands you will no longer have to guess when it comes to growing beautiful African violets, crowned with dozens of gorgeous blossoms.The primary theme of Mel Robey's third book on African violets is: Getting Back to the Basics. The reader will find answers to 250 of the most common questions the author has been asked since the publication of his first book on these popular houseplants. He combines a unique knowledge of horticulture with an easy to understand writing style. 250 Questions and their answers are covered in ten chapters Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 2 Getting To Know Your PlantsChapter 3 Plant Food Essential For Healthy PlantsChapter 4 Potting Mixtures: Key To Being SuccessfulChapter 5 Containers For Growing Beautiful African VioletsChapter 6 Proper Watering Techniques ImportantChapter 7 Those Ugly Pests: Insects, Diseases, and Other Unsightly ProblemsChapter 8 Propagation Is EasyChapter 9 The Environment Around Your PlantsChapter 10 Light: Its Role In A Plant's LifeGlossary You will find answers to questions such as: *What can be done to solve the problem after a white, salty crust has formed on the potting soil surface and rim of the pot?*Does the type of fertilizer I use have any influence on how well my African violets bloom?*Are there any simple ways to sterilize my potting mixture?*If you could pick one problem that causes African violets the most trouble, what would it be?*Why are the flower buds on my African violet dropping off before they open? This is very discouraging!

Product Details

• Paperback: 116 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (December 20, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1425962017
• ISBN-13: 978-1425962012
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #533,983 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars African Violets Back to the Basics by Mel Robey Number One Loved Author in the African Violet World !, January 14, 2007

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Allison R. Turner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: African Violets Back to the Basics: Your Questions Answered (Hardcover)

African Violets Back to the Basics " Mel Robey 's new book will captivate the interest of all African violet Lovers ! Mel Robey uses his unique knowledge of the plant world to explain to the reader the skills required to grow beautiful African violets. Mel's writings are like him ,Down to Earth , interesting helping us have Fun while we grow beautiful African violets with Ease ! African violets are Easy House plants to grow and they bloom year round Mel shows this in his new book ! . Any level of growers will not be able to put Mel's new book down and you will find yourself reading and re-reading and sharing with friends ! A book you will definably want to own and ad to your Library ! .
Mel Robey is the well known Author of the best books on growing beautiful healthy African violets . Author of; African violets of the Indoor Gardening Kingdom and African Violets Gifts from Nature.
His third New book " African Violets Back to the Basics " We all know and admire Mel Robey for his Love and knowledge of African violets ! His books are Priceless !

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Back to the Basics--Too basic, December 25, 2007

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Gail Blank (Englewood, Colorado United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: African Violets Back to the Basics: Your Questions Answered (Paperback)

Frankly,I was disappointed with this book. First of all, I didn't enjoy the question, answer format. Several times, it was the same question and answer, just worded differently. Since Robey is such a sought after expert, I expected more from his writing than just the basics over and over. Perhaps worth reading for the very beginner.

4.0 out of 5 stars First Time Growing An African Violet, October 27, 2011

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Kay - See all my reviews

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This review is from: African Violets Back to the Basics: Your Questions Answered (Paperback)

I have always admired African Violets, but never tried to grow them. I'd heard they were so difficult to take care of. I decided to give it a try. "African Violets - Back to the Basics" is extremely helpful. It's answered all my "beginners" questions. So far, so good my African Violet is doing beautifully.