My mother was an avid gardener but I don’t remember her ever growing a houseplant. Everything went into the ground. As a child, I was never even aware that houseplants existed until one day m… ...

African violets’ easy care ensures popularity . Originally published January 24, 2012 at 8:00 am Updated January 24, 2012 at 10:01 am . Tip on keeping African violets health.

“The violet is very easy to take care of. The more you neglect them, the more they like it,” Holtkamp said. Violets benefit most from morning sunlight and should stay moist, but not wet.

Violets are easy to grow and propagate, which explains why they are a very popular houseplant worldwide. Colors and types. Today, we have blue, purple, red-violet, orchid, ...

But Holtkamp Greenhouses Inc., the largest producer of African violets in the world, is already trying to create new varieties - for Mother's Day 2009.

Gloriously billowy and wildly retro, to say this complex meringue dessert decorated with fondant violets will be a talking point is an understatement! Equipment and preparation: you will need a ...