close up of an African violet plant with many blooms - Gladassfanny/Getty Images With soft green leaves and delicate purple blooms, African violets (Saintpaulia ionantha) add a splash of ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The African violet is one of the world’s most common houseplants. You can buy it at Lowe’s. You can get it at the nursery. You can find it in the grocery store. But in the wild, this ...

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 ...

This last decade or so has seen a burgeoning interest in houseplants. While this has led to the introduction of some new and exciting species, classic stalwarts are still in demand as evidenced by the ...

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 ...

Despite February trying to fool us, it's not quite time for spring flowers. But, there is one plant that doesn't let us down. African violets can bloom all year long indoors! Our favorite gardening ...

I am interested in growing African violets to add some color in my home and would like some tips on how to grow them. — Angelina Talbert, Morton Grove You can easily add color and interest to your ...

African violets (Saintpaulia) have long been favorites among indoor gardeners for their velvety leaves and vivid blooms while ...

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 ...