Turn your vision of an African violet covered with beautiful flowers into a reality with these must-know tips.

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 ...

Winter has many daydreaming about a tropical paradise. Orchids can transform the average home into a tropical setting.

Green is good—but sometimes, you need a little extra pizzazz.

Large plants require a little more time. Using a damp cloth, wipe the leaves to get rid of any dust or debris. Brush off ...

Maple trees are thin-barked, so you will want to protect a young tree with a tree guard in the winter to prevent frost cracks ...

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

For more than 40 years, readers have been writing to gardening expert Marianne Binetti about a particularly finicky houseplant.

House By the Side of the Road, established in 1971 in Milton, moved to Wilton in 1976 and has evolved from a souvenir shop to a thriving greenhouse focused on plants. Owned by Abby MacFarland and her ...

Holding onto those stained, chipped coffee mugs? If you love houseplants, it's easy to repurpose old mugs into small plant ...

Today, Living Colors Nursery comprises 3 acres of production under glass and 4 acres of outdoor production under shade cloth.