How much humidity does the African violet tolerate? Is there a limit to how high or low the humidity levels should be in your home? The answer to this lies in the nativity of the African violet, a...

An African violet is just a type of violet, right? I thought so, too, for a long time. In fact, when I bought my African violet, I remember interchanging its name with the violet. I would tell...

Many gardeners love the changing colours of trees throughout the year. The autumn colours can be spectacular with oranges, yellow, reds and even purple colours to brighten our gardens. In fact,...

African violets have been the most admired houseplants for nearly 100 years, and for good reason With good care, many plants can bloom nonstop. And, compared to some flowering houseplants, African...

When I first came across the term Bloodgood, I was taken aback. Blood? How could the name of this tree relate to blood? Then I saw it and fell in love with just how vibrant its leaves were. And...

In all seasons, red maple gardeners know what to expect of the red maple. The changes are like clockwork and are so in tune that it’s impossible to miss them. In the spring, the tree perks up to...