Gift Ideas for the Violet Grower Who Has Everything (Hint: There's Always Room for More...)
If you're stumped about what to get your favorite African violet grower during this holiday season, don't despair! Even with freezing temperatures, snow, and ice outside, you can warm the heart of even the most already-gifted grower with one (or more) of several AV-related gift ideas.
AVSA-affiliated vendors' websites are never closed, and some vendors will ship live plants year-round. If you're unsure about exactly what to order, most vendors offer the option of ordering a gift certificate so that your favorite AV grower can get exactly what he or she wants anytime during the new year.
Want to "do it yourself?" You can make a festive and practical gift basket comprised of
items that AV growers use frequently, such as small sealable plastic bags, measuring spoons, waterproof pens, 3 ounce plastic cups, stick-on labels, plastic squirt bottles and small watering cans. An empty photo frame for the perfect photo of a ribbon-winning plant is another thoughtful idea.
If your holiday budget is already stretched thin, another way to give to your favorite AV grower is to offer your help at
crunch times during show season or when your friend is away. Transporting plants and show props or volunteering at the show itself is a wonderful expression of your appreciation and friendship. If you have a green thumb, your help tending plants during a vacation, illness, or other time when a grower can't take care of them will be an invaluable gift.
Still stumped? Although it might seem that your AV-growing friend has everything to nurture a gorgeous garden of violets, most of us have a wish list. Or two! Just ask - and you'll probably learn what AV growers already know: There's always room for one more!
Happy growing - and a beautiful holiday season!
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