"We have
learned much and yet we have only just begun. One person's
lifetime
is not enough. Let us say we have only removed the veneer to expose the
hidden potential in the progress of African violets.
....Having been
a tiny part of this amazing horticultural happening, I for one, would
not
trade places with anyone or anything for the many memorable experiences
Frank and I have shared in the wonderful world of African violets."
~~ Anne
Tinari
Our African Violet
Heritage
AV
School Course Categories:
AV100 Classes
These
'web-link based' classes will be simple to create and easy for
participants. Each lesson is based upon easily accessable web
pages, do-it-yourself quizzes and a final exam.
- AV101
-- African Violets: From A to Z
The 'basics' of African violet
culture, as well as an awareness of the history and botany of the plant
are essential to every grower, novice or experienced.
- Opens: June 1, 2008
- Duration: approx 6 weeks
- Closes: will remain open and
available online indefinitely
- Prerequisite: none
- Enrollment: open to the public, no
preregistration
AV200 Classes
Each
'text based' class will be built around an AV book. Format of
each class will vary with each book, and may include group discussions,
written and practical assignments, quizzes and a final exam.
- AV 201 -- Helen Van Pelt Wilson's African Violet
Book
- Opens: to be announced -- approx.
September 15, 2008
- Duration: approx. 8 weeks
- Closes: approx December 1, 2008
- Materials required: the text will be Helen
Van Pelt Wilson's African Violet Book by Helen Van Pelt Wilson,
1970 edition
- Enrollment: to be announced
AV300 Classes
These
classes will be original material, created specially for each class.
These will involve more time to create. Topics will vary and may
be specific.
AV400 Classes
These
will be 'lab' classes, and will include hands-on activities.
Examples might be AV photography workshops and growing projects.
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Announcement Board:
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NEW
AV101 Class Begins!
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Notes! Notes!
Everyone is encouraged to begin an AV notebook
or journal. This could be as simple as a three ring binder, or as
complicated as a filing system with a computer database.
However you do it ,
PRINT and take notes!
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Do you have suggestions
for
topics to be included in future courses?
Maybe you wish to 'teach'
a class!
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