The 13 Going on 30 star was devastated by the family dog’s sudden death at age 9, but having Violet — one of Birdie’s favorite people — around for the weekend made things much easier ...

African violets make great presents — they’re gorgeous and relatively easy to care for, regardless of how much plant experience you have. Plus, they’re a non-toxic plant for cats and dogs ...

Flowers are even better when shared with friends and family, and almost none are easier to share than the African violet ...