Did you know the National Garden Bureau has named African violet as its houseplant of the year for 2024? Their choice is an excellent one. Few plants give more enjoyment while asking for little in ...

African violets are a must-have for any indoor garden because they flower year-round under the right growing conditions. These pretty houseplants are available in more than 16,000 named varieties!

African violets are hardy, beautiful plants that add vibrant color and old-world charm to your houseplant collection. Native to tropical Tanzania and southeastern Kenya, they prefer warmer climates—in ...

The beauty of Marie Glass' African violets often draws a crowd of would-be customers to her market stand. But most of them don't stick around long enough to actually buy a plant. The conversation ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." African violets are the perfect houseguest. They’re well-behaved, bloom several times a year, and come ...

Our focus lately has been on houseplants — what to expect from poinsettias, bromeliads, holiday cacti, orchids and how to care for them — and knowing when it’s time for the compost pile. We close this ...

The dark days of winter are slowly becoming more bright by late February. This provides better light conditions for houseplants. Not only brighter light, but more minutes of light each day. Now is a ...

Even if you’re the type who can hardly tell a philodendron from a parlor palm, you’re pretty sure to recognize an African violet when you see one. There’s no more familiar houseplant in the country.

African violet leaves get a bad rap for water spotting. Misting won't cause spots, as long as the water is lukewarm and you let the plant dry away from the sun. However, there is a better way to get ...

Potential new and existing members are invited to attend the February meeting of the Arlington Garden Club on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at St. John's Episcopal Church, 74 Pleasant St., at 11 a.m. Nancy ...

African violet leaves get a bad rap for water spotting. Misting won't cause spots, as long as the water is lukewarm and you let the plant dry away from the sun. However, there is a better way to get ...