African violets are long-lived plants that can grace houseplant collections for up to 50 years. However, repotting African violets (Saintpaulia ionantha) occasionally goes a long way toward keeping ...

As the music industry gathers for Grammy Week, African music is playing an increasingly prominent role — not only on the awards stage, but across global pop culture. That momentum will be on display ...

African violets are beautiful, endlessly varied, and just finicky enough to make growing them a rewarding challenge. On this Talk of Iowa, we are joined by Iowa State University horticulturists Cindy ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Are your African Violets growing tall and leggy? 🌸 Learn whether to decapitate or repot to fix those long necks and encourage healthy, compact growth. This beginner-friendly guide covers step-by-step ...

Watch as I save my African violets from the dreaded “long neck” problem! 🌸 I’ll share step-by-step tips, what went wrong, and the updates on how my plants are thriving now. Perfect for African violet ...

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African violets originated in East Africa and are colorful and attractive houseplants that come in a variety of colors. Known to be a bit finicky, they are generally easy to grow. One of the main ...

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 ...