Team South Africa has once again done the country proud – this time at the prestigious Shenzhen International Flower Show in ...

African violets can bloom nearly continuously, even in the depths of winter, but sometimes they may seem to hardly flower at all. If you're wondering how to get your African violets to bloom more, ...

The British and Kenyan governments have weighed into the growing debate over "food miles", insisting it was ethically and environmentally sound to buy flowers from Kenya on Valentine's Day. There is ...

Looking for an extraordinary spectacle to take part in this weekend? Go see the elusive African Corpse Flower at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, a species known for its potent smell, which is having its ...

Repotting African violets freshens their soil, prevents leggy stems, and encourages flowering. Plus, it's an opportunity to try out new pots and remove dead leaves so that your plants look their very ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...