African violets require more care, but can last for decades. Avoid drafts, be sure the soil is lightly moist, and keep the ...

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, ...

African violets are one of America’s most popular houseplants. Under the proper growing conditions, they will bloom almost continuously indoors. Here are questions about growing African violets with ...

It is not a violet at all, as the family indicates, but was called this since it looks similar to one. African violets became a household item when a nursery in Los Angeles, in 1927, began releasing ...

"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 ...

NEW MARKET, Va. -- During holiday gatherings long past, when to grandmother's house we'd go, memories were made of cooking odors from the kitchen, cozy heat from the wood stove and scores of African ...

My sister Sue grows beautiful African Violets, a skill she inherited from my mother. I, on the other hand, have two miniature violets that never flower. I have watched generations of violet growers ...

African violets, botanically known as Saintpaulia, are not true Violets. They belong to the Gesneriad plant family and are a favorite houseplant in millions of homes, primarily due to their habit of ...

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 ...