What could be more romantic than those three little words: locally grown, seasonal? How to choose flowers that show you care – about both a Valentine and Australia’s environment ...

Your birth month is more than just a date on the calendar; it can also reveal a special houseplant that embodies your personality traits and aspirations.

African violets are some of the most rewarding houseplants you can grow, blooming year-round, even in the depths of winter. But if you're not getting many flowers from your plant, you likely need to ...

Fun fact: The actual flowers on the poinsettia are the tiny yellow blooms in the middle. The red "petals" are actually called bracts. Poinsettias are a holiday-season staple, but can add color to your ...

Yeshiva College achieved something very special. It achieved a 100% pass rate, 100% university exemption, and 4.4 distinctions per student in the 2025 matric exams. Yeshiva College of South Africa, ...

The job is local. The platform is global. This is the fundamental paradox facing every mayor of New York City, a metropolis of 8.5 million souls that also serves as the de facto capital of the world, ...

African violets are beautiful, endlessly varied, and just finicky enough to make growing them a rewarding challenge. On this Talk of Iowa, we are joined by Iowa State University horticulturists Cindy ...

Dear Heloise: I read with interest the letter from Margaret about reading and our children. I know we all have busy lives, but children and their education are very important. Teaching them to sound ...

Ready to switch your African Violets to LECA (Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate)? This beginner’s guide will walk you through the simple steps for a smooth transition, ensuring healthy roots and ...

OSHKOSH – Wisconsin Council of African Violet Clubs will host its annual show and sale Sept. 20-21. The event will take place at St. Jude the Apostle Church Hall, 531 Knapp St., Oshkosh, according to ...

Most plants get their coloration from pigments, but an endangered South African cycad gets its unique silvery-blue hue from wax crystals and an underlying chlorophyll-rich layer, according to a recent ...