First, let me say whaahoo, I'd love some new plants. I especially like the part about them being cheap. :) Korina did I mention that I live in Sacramento? Oh, and just a minor but happy announcment, I am now officially expecting several sets of beautiful blooms from my first violet.
And my last, but certainly not least mini announcement is the post man dropped off two plugs and two leaves from optimara. I got the space babies, figured I had better start out with something hardy enough to florish under my umm gentle care.

Sabrina, officially diving in with both feet.

Today seems to be the day for new plants. I just got a bunch of leaves that I ordered, and now I have a serious leaf forest going. I hope they all make babies. I've mostly had standard varieties until now, and many of the new ones are mini or semi-mini. It's hard to imagine new plants growing from such tiny little leaves. Are there any tricks that are specific to the smaller varieties?

Rachel

Korina,

Now you know cops know that drug dealers don't shake hands!

Nancy

Sabrina, you are in serious and immediate danger; there is at least one major AV club in your area. Check avsa.com for info. And good luck.

Rachel, no trick for minis; just make sure the soil is damp, not wet, give 'em good light and enclose them. The hard part is patience.

Nancy, I didn't know that. Is there something you're not telling us?

I have Ballet Blue Ice enclosed, and it's continuing to bloom!

Korina, sun-soaked and happy

"Korina, Korina, Korina", muttered sassy while talking quietly to her now budding av plant, named 'chuckles'.
"It's much to late for that, much much to late..... first contact has already been made and the invitation accepted. I am way over my head, way over and loven it".

Sabrina

Hahahahahahahaaa! (ahem) Well, glad you're enjoying the splash (of jumping in with both feet).

Korina

'Heroes aren't made; they're cornered.' -someone on a silly SciFi movie called 'Mammoth'