Plants, like clothing, come in and out of fashion, and African violets are having something of a renaissance. Shrugging off their granny-plant reputation, with new hybrids sporting almost every ...

Imagine a house plant that blooms all the time and can do so for years – up to half a century or more by some accounts. In fact, if two months go by without any flowers, it means you need to make some ...

Isn’t it about time you grew African violets? Imagine a house plant that blooms all the time and can do so for years – up to half a century or more by some accounts. In fact, if two months go by ...

It’s officially time to end the outdoor gardening season. Last week, seven potted hostas were still waiting to be planted. With daytime temperatures forecast to remain below freezing for the ...

With their diminutive size, colorful blooms, and attractive foliage, African violets are popular houseplants. Originating in East Africa, they now come in a variety of leaf and flower colors. Caring ...

When I was growing up, my mother had a huge coffee table in her living room that was used for growing beautiful “always blooming” African violets of every color one can imagine. She had large windows ...