The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morristown, New Jersey, was the site of a recent African violet show celebrating the Fiftieth African Violet Anniversary of the Tristate African Violet Council. Similar ...

There's something about African violets that can intimidate even the most experienced gardener. But the editors of House & Garden magazine say, "Have no fear!" House & Garden magazine's editor Stephen ...

Terrarium expert Mary Downer will present a program on “African Violets Under Glass” at the October meeting of the Town and Country African Violet Society. The meeting is 11 a.m. Monday at the ...

How lovely would it be to give or receive a sweet flowering plant that will be around long after Valentine’s Day? African violets are just the right gift for Valentine’s Day since their language of ...

My grandmother didn't really have a green thumb, but, boy, could she grow African violets. The fuzzy round leaves never rotted, as mine did until I gave up on houseplants. The cheerful flowers in blue ...

African violets have been a popular houseplant for generations. While it is not among the easiest plants to grow, the wide variety of blossoms available make them worth the effort. Flowers can be ...

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 ...

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 ...

Although the earliest cave dwellers might not have had a pot of African violets (Saintpaulia spp.) inside their stone abodes, the compact colorful flowering plant has to be one of our oldest ...

That brassy, flaming red Christmas poinsettia on the coffee table is starting to get on my nerves. I can’t wait for it to stop spreading Christmas cheer. It’s no longer “a bright spot of color.” It’s ...

To Carol Van, growing African violets is as much fun as having a lot of shoes. “But we keep them out where friends and family can enjoy them instead of in the closet,” she said. “Working with plants ...