Joanne, Foliar feeding refers to feeding plants through their foliage. The idea is to spray with fertilizer water and the plant will absorb the fertilizer through their leaves. It was very big several years ago but it was always controversial. Everything I have ever read cast doubt on whether plants could absorb food in this way. There may be current info on this but I have never seen it. I do know that some still practice foliar feeding but mostly on outdoor plants. I don't recommend feeding violets this way as they do not take kindly to cold water sitting on their leaves. You have to spray them with hot water which will cool by the time it hits the foliage. Then you have to hope it dries quickly. Not worth it, imo. Tea adds the same thing as any other plant material: organic material. Good for outdoor plants but I wouldn't use it on my indoor ones. Too many critters and diseases. Linda

Thank you Karen. I love the card. Enjoy your day. Nana This post was edited by nana2010 on Thu, Nov 28, 13 at 7:56

glenda_al, your son looks happy enough to pass for Parke Jr! I'm betting it's a good match. :) We'll be doing our usual trek out to my sister's place in Massachusetts..... always a traffic holdup at Thanksgiving, so will likely be a 5 hour+ drive. I have to finish getting packed and ready... She's a cooking/baking phenom so whatever I bring there will already be two or three of the same there. I'm keeping it easy on myself this year and just bringing cranberry sauce, gluten-free brownies, and lots of her favorite wine -- because they don't sell it in Mass! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! (can't believe the holiday season has started already!!!!)

We had a great day and are still enjoying the long weekend! Thanks for the well wishes.