For some, winter can be a depressing time of year. With cold, dreary weather, shorter days, and less opportunity to spend time outside, it's easy to become gloomy. That's one of the reasons many ...

Dear Heloise: I read with interest the letter from Margaret about reading and our children. I know we all have busy lives, but children and their education are very important. Teaching them to sound ...

Ready to switch your African Violets to LECA (Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate)? This beginner’s guide will walk you through the simple steps for a smooth transition, ensuring healthy roots and ...

OSHKOSH – Wisconsin Council of African Violet Clubs will host its annual show and sale Sept. 20-21. The event will take place at St. Jude the Apostle Church Hall, 531 Knapp St., Oshkosh, according to ...

Bring peace and color to your world! 🌸💜 In this Minecraft tutorial, I’ll show you how to build a Violets Garden using creative combinations of purple-toned flowers, leaves, pathways, and decorative ...

Q: I have had a little African violet for one year. A couple of blossoms opened around its birthday. Since then the leaves are curling under and very limp. Is there a cure? I water weekly by putting ...

ANN ARBOR, MI - Plant lovers can find new additions to their collections at an upcoming Ann Arbor event. A semi-annual sale for African Violets is happening from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5, ...

In Denton, a quiet and studious group of plant lovers have spent the last 50 years growing and promoting the African violet. This charming plant, named for the crisp, clean purple flowers that grow ...

African violets are one of the most popular houseplants because of their diverse colors and easy culture. However, like other flowering houseplants, they are not problem-free. Not flowering. This is a ...

Last week I fielded a question from a reader who was looking for tips on how to get African violets to bloom. Being inexperienced with growing these fuzzy-leaved beauties myself, I went digging for ...

African violets can bloom nearly continuously, even in the depths of winter, but sometimes they may seem to hardly flower at all. If you're wondering how to get your African violets to bloom more, ...