We will have our next meeting on Saturday, June
Lake Pointe Village community center in the library from 10am-noon.
The address is 277 Lake Erie Dr, Mulberry FL.
​ Visitors are welcome.
​There are several reasons why people grow African violets at home:
  1. They are beautiful and easy to care for if you play by their rules: African violets are known for their attractive blooms in shades of pink, purple, and blue. They also can be easy to care for and can thrive in indoor conditions.
  2. They improve indoor air quality: African violets are known to purify the air by removing toxins such as formaldehyde and benzene from the air.
  3. They can be a stress reliever: Caring for plants, including African violets, can be a stress reliever and a great way to unwind after a long day.
  4. They can be a hobby: Growing African violets can be a hobby for many people, and there are even clubs and societies dedicated to these plants.
  5. They can be a source of pride: Successfully growing and caring for African violets can be a source of pride for many people, especially if they are able to get their plants to bloom regularly.
Hey, don't forget to submit comments and photos and show us what you're growing! 
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Want to be a member? Join us at one of our monthly meetings.
​Even if you’ve never grown a plant, come visit us one Saturday morning for our once a month (fourth Saturday of the month) meetings. We have great growers who pass on tips to newbies. You might find a new hobby or a new friend, and violets are fascinating! Kathy C.
First Lakeland African Violet Society
(organized July 9, 1979)
President: Kathie Edens, katedens519@gmail.com
V P: Mary Jane DiLorenzo, mjdilo92@gmail.com
​Treasurer: Carol Ann Burrell, caburrell2@gmail.com
Secretary: Barbara Carnicelli, trebleclefbarb@aol.com
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​Monthly meetings are on the fourth Saturday, 10am to 12 noon
The meeting is at the Lake Pointe Village Community Club house. The address is 277 Lake Erie Dr Mulberry FL 33860 from 10 - 12pm.
Visitors are more than welcome to come to a meeting! ​Just email our president, Kathie Edens at katedens519@gmail.com .                       
or   submit a comment ,  Thank You!
​African violets are perhaps the most popular flowering houseplants grown in the world today. There are many reasons for this. 
  • The plants generally flower the year round, giving an almost continuous display of blooms.
  • They require the same temperatures humans find comfortable, making them easy to raise in our homes
​In short, few plants have so many positive characteristics for a successful partnership with humans; fewer still have enjoyed the African violet’s immense popularity and success.
FIRST LAKELAND
AFRICA VIOLET SOCIETY
Meeting Location:
Lake Pointe Village
277 Lake Erie Dr Mulberry, FL 33860
Meeting times:
4th Saturday of each month,
10:00 to noon
www.firstlakelandafricanvioletsociety.com
Facebook:
First Lakeland African Violet Society
Contact: Kathie Edens at katedens519@gmail.com
VISITORS WELCOME