African Violets

A few months back, we went to a flea market held by our local fire company. I tend to stop and talk with people (I always hated when my mother did this, and here I am doing it!) I stopped at this one table because I was curious about two light stands that were on a gentlemen's table. He explained that they used to grow African Violets as a hobby, and the lights were specifically designed for this type of plant. We talked for a while about how I have never been able to get an African Violet plant to re-bloom after receiving them for gifts. He finally talked me into buying one of the plant stands for $5.00. He originally asked $10.00 but wanted to prove to me that even I could get them to bloom.

So, the next day I went to the nursery and bought an African Violet plant. Now I regret not buying both of the light stands because he was right and here's my photo to prove it. Wish I knew how to get in touch with him, but I don't think he was local.