Thank you Coaxli Wildcat for your question about powdery mildew. The short answer is that powdery mildew is usually not a problem for the health of the African Violet until it becomes severe, but it can easily spread to other plants. Isolation of the plant is your first priority if possible. To prevent powdery mildew, let the top 1/2 inch of the soil dry out before watering again. Too dry is better than too wet. The soil should be a sharp draining mix with extra sand or perlite. For infected plants, try to remove infected leaves if possible. This can be challenging with African Violets. Do remove and destroy any dying and dead leaves and destroy them. TREATMENTS Brush the mildew with a soft damp tooth brush and clean the brush with alcohol. 2 Sprays to try: 1 tsp baking soda mixed with 1 quart water. 1 tsp vinegar mixed with 1 quart water. I would first try getting the tooth brush with the baking soda solution and brush the leaves. Start with one plant or one part of one plant to see how it tolerates the treatment. Let me know how it goes. The full article: https://www.skool.com/delectable-tiny-gardens-4555/classroom/ab5c3d49?md=0623d135399449f0a9667bf38142257d

Manitu here, some people call me Miss Vicky, or Auntie Vicky, so here is the game: Stump Auntie Vicky START by reading the disclaimer and the rules, then Come play in the dirt with me. Here is the deal, I have been in the garden since I could tell the difference between a weed and a vegetable. ----I'm counting on my fingers--- Over 50 years - I grew up with a traditional garden - I fed my own family from a small raised bed garden - I have operated a market garden - For the last 20 or so years, I have been container gardening while traveling from show to show in an RV I don't consider myself to be an expert in the plants or every technique. I promise, It's not that hard to stump Auntie Vicky. I am an expert at resiliency, because I have had to be. That means that I am an expert at: - Doing research and figuring it out - Experimenting without breaking the bank - Making messes and cleaning it up RULES: - It must relate to plants, gardening on a small scale, or tools - I will not give health or treatment advice that you should get from a doctor, herbalist, or other professional - You need to provide any clear photographs that are needed for identification. - My answers are my honest opinion based on my experience and research - One Stump Auntie Vicky question per member per month One winner will be chosen each month from the questions that Stump Auntie Vicky

One of my current experiments and explorations is growing the long season tropical plants that I use in my medicinal concoctions. I grew ginger for the first time last year with some success. I am playing with turmeric and lemon grass as well this year. I have done extensive research on all three, but nothing beats actual experience. Opinions, thoughts, and experiences would be beautiful in the comments.

Yeah! The Gardening For Ability Guidebook is available in the Classroom as a PDF download. I will be editing and adding the video from the workshop this week.

I’m here at last! Got a job so now finances are a little more stable. My wife Aleja and I live in San Rafael Colombia. Our main focus is on Ayahuasca, Coca in our jungle territory and here at our home we’re planting tiny gardens for herbs, and medicinal plants. Including a sad looking basil we plan to make much happier soon. 🌿 Growing Conditions – San Rafael, Antioquia 📍 Elevation: ~1,000–1,100 meters (3,280–3,600 ft) above sea level (Some surrounding fincas can vary slightly depending on terrain) 🌡️ Climate Type: Tropical rainforest climate Warm, humid, very stable year-round 🌡️ Temperature: • Average: 22–28°C (72–82°F) • Very little seasonal variation • Nights stay warm (rarely below 18°C / 64°F) 🌧️ Rainfall: • High rainfall: ~2,500–4,000 mm/year • Two wetter peaks typically: • April–May • October–November • Frequent afternoon rains • No true “dry season,” just lighter rain periods 🌱 Growing Zone (USDA equivalent): Zone 11–12 (No frost ever, continuous growing year-round) 🌞 Sun Patterns: • ~12 hours of daylight year-round (equatorial) • Strong sun when clear, but often diffused by clouds/humidity