While these plants may not look alike at first glance, African violets and orchids are both prized for their tropical vibe ...

Looking for a cheery little flowering plant to brighten up your windowsill? Would you like to add some color to your grouping of leafy green potted plants? Or you would ...

Limp, wilted plants. This can be caused by overwatering, poor drainage or root rot. Violets prefer evenly moist but not soggy ...

African violets are apparently also picky when it comes to soil and growers are advised to buy potting soil specially formulated for African violets. Not only that, but you should also treat ...

If you’re cultivating containers of indoor or outdoor plants, herbs or vegetables, you need potting soil. Potting soil is different from topsoil and garden soil in a number of ways. Typically, topsoil ...

On this week's Sunday Gardener, Carrie Engel from Valley View Farms gives a tour of some of plants that can be cared for in the home during the winter months.

Keep your houseplants well drained. Check for blockage of the drainage hole with roots by sticking your finger or a pencil ...

Many tropical plants, popular as houseplants due to their low light needs and easy care regiments, will be toxic or just ...

Yet today there are few African names in the global market for high-end spirits. Some entrepreneurs are trying to change that. Amma Mensah, the British-Ghanaian owner of Reign Rums, and Lola Pedro ...

Streptocarpus (Streptocarpus) are commonly known as cape primrose, but don’t confuse them with the common primrose (Primula vulgaris), a perennial plant you may have grown outdoors at home. While the ...