The first time I saw an African violet, I was hooked -- but skeptical. The stunning purple blooms were sure to light up the house, but would the plant re-flower? To my delight, it blooms constantly, ...

Q: In an article you wrote, you stated that African violets should be watered from the bottom. I was always told that they don't like "wet feet," so I water mine from the top. They bloom sporadically, ...

My granny always had a flair for raising African violets, a talent she didn’t pass on to me. I have to work for my successes. What impressed me most, though, was how she periodically lost hers. Mine ...