African violets, those cheerful, shade-loving houseplants native to Tanzania and introduced to the U.S. in the late 1800s, are finally having their day in the sun: the National Garden Bureau has ...

African violets, those cheerful, shade-loving houseplants native to Tanzania and introduced to the U.S. in the late 1800s, are finally having their day in the sun: the National Garden Bureau has ...

The National Garden Bureau ... because African violets are easy to grow. Use a well-draining potting soil kept uniformly moist but not soggy. When watering, keep in mind that cold water left ...

I have a prolific African violet that I grow in a pot made specifically for these plants. The plant is in the upper section that sits over a water reservoir ... full-time garden editor for ...

This week’s list comes from “Bloom: The Secrets of Growing Flowering Houseplants Year-Round” (Quarto Publishing Group, 2022) by Lisa Eldred Steinkopf; it’s a highly desirable volume for ...

Children love spending time in the garden watering the plants. Most children enjoy digging in the sand, planting seeds, and watering flowers. Adding some quirky elements such as cute gardening ...