Blanco presents BVGC program on African violets

D.J. Blanco, an African violet enthusiast, presented the program “African Violets — ABC’s” for the Bayou Vista Garden Club October meeting.
An avid African violet hobbyist, Blanco discussed the cultivation, maintenance and propagation of African violets. Some or the specific topics included plant medium, containers, watering methods, fertilizer, and light and temperature requirements.
Blanco demonstrated how to propagate African violets using leaf cuttings. A variety of African A variety of violets was displayed.
Kim Alcina, environmental awareness chairman, displayed “upcycled” planters created using discarded chairs. Alcina removed the seats of the chairs, painted and antiqued the chairs. She then installed recycled containers such as platters and tin pails filled with plants.
Dawn Thomason, acting horticulture chairman, conducted the member plant exchange.
Donna Bucci and Janice Verret served as hostesses. The floral design, “Witching You a Happy Halloween,” was created by Bucci, She used chrysanthemum, German statice, begonia, pumpkins and the seasonal witch.
Bucci announced that the club’s Trash to Treasure and Plant Sale will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. on Oct. 24 at the Bayou Vista Community Center.
The meeting’s door prize winner was Jennie Aucoin.
The next club meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Bayou Vista Community Center. New members are welcome.