How to Care for African Violets - The Old Farmer's Almanac
About African Violets. Despite their common name, African violets are not a type of violet but produce vivid, violet-colored flowers. They are now categorized in the genus Streptocarpus. However, as their name suggests, African violets are native to East Africa, stemming from the tropical rainforests of Tanzania and Kenya.
Wild Violets Are Edible! Discover Their Benefits and Uses
2024年4月15日 · Violets are known to be especially good for helping those with respiratory ailments associated with thick, yellow mucus. They also help to gently support the immune system during healing. The sweetness of honey combined with violet can be heart-soothing, reminding us during those hard times that life can be sweet.
How to Grow and Care for African Violets - The Old Farmer's …
2024年10月16日 · African violets, Streptocarpus ionanthus (formerly Saintpaulia ionantha), are native to Tanzania and get their original Latin name from a 19th century colonial official and amateur botanist, Baron Walter von Saint Paul-Illaire, who was stationed in the east African country known then as Tanganyika.
February Birth Flowers: Violets and Primroses - The Old Farmer's …
2024年1月30日 · Most violets are edible and have certain medicinal properties, increasing their use. Violets contain salicylic acid, which is a chief ingredient in aspirin. Certain forms of violets, therefore, were used as pain relievers. Violets in the Garden. Violets grow well in the front of borders, in garden beds, and in containers.
Flower Meanings: The Language of Flowers | Almanac.com
2024年7月25日 · February Birth Flowers: Violets and Primroses Flower Language of the Victorian Era Learning the special symbolism of flowers became a popular pastime during the 1800s.
How to Get Rid of Weeds: 12 Ways to Kill Weeds Naturally | The …
2024年6月6日 · Weeds are a major pain in the garden, but thankfully there are many easy, natural ways to prevent and get rid of them! Here's how to get rid of garden weeds using 12 natural methods.
What is My Birth Flower? | Birth Month Flowers - The Old Farmer's …
2024年10月10日 · Do you know what your birth month flowers are? As with gemstones, every month has a birth flower; in fact, many months have two birth flowers. Find out your birth month flower—and the birth flowers for each month of the year for your loved ones!
Landscaping With Vinca | The Old Farmer's Almanac
2024年2月26日 · Myrtle, Also Called Vinca or Periwinkle. Its bright-green leaves darken with the season, sometimes taking on a bronze tone under the winter sun.
How to Care for Orchids - The Old Farmer's Almanac
Once rare and expensive, orchids now outsell every other houseplant, surpassing even African violets, chrysanthemums, and poinsettias. This is because modern cloning techniques allow for mass production of plants, and cultivation that used to take seven years from seed to bloom now takes only two. About Orchids
How to Get Rid of Slugs and Snails in the Garden - The Old …
2024年8月29日 · Tips for identifying, controlling, and getting rid of slugs and snails in the garden. Slug traps, bait, and repellent tips from The Old Farmer's Almanac.