The heat is on, and we’re experiencing heatwave after heatwave, with no sign of a break. I’m struggling to stay cool this ...

While these plants can develop sunscald if they’re kept in bright sun, they grow and flower best when provided with about 16 hours of bright, indirect light, followed by 8 hours of darkness.

Salvias are a diverse group of annuals, perennials, and woody shrubs hailing from just about every continent across the globe ...

Repotting African violets regularly helps them grow and bloom better. Bob Stefko African violets are long-lived plants that can grace houseplant collections for up to 50 years. However, repotting ...

Violets are not only diverse in their species and flowering time, but also in their colors. With some searching, we can find and identify about 10 kinds of violets in the region.

Tulips (Tulipa) make up about 15 different divisions, 75 species, and countless varieties, says Adrienne Roethling, head gardener for a private estate.These hardy plants grow well in containers ...

Without regular fertilizer, plants will not have the necessary nutrients to grow and flower; and too much fertilizer can lead to foliage issues. Use fertilizers formulated for African violets and ...

Northland Nature: Various violets flower all spring Retired teacher Larry Weber, of Barnum, is the author of “Butterflies of the North Woods" and “Spiders of the North Woods," among other books.