fter nature’s winter palette of grey and brown, I crave the first signs of life, colour, anything that gives me a hint spring is on its way. The tiny flowers of the sweet violet (Viola odorata), one ...
At wood's edge, on a rabbit-scrabbled bank, a patch of white sweet violets, five yards square, glows under trees. There is so much energy in the air: a flash of sunlight catches the flowers and is ...
Both flowers and leaves of the pretty little Viola odorata, or sweet wood violet, are edible. The petals look fabulous as garnishes, while the heart-shaped leaves can be added to salads and soups, or ...
Some recipes earn their place not because they are complicated or clever but because they are deeply, quietly satisfying to make. Violet jelly is one of those. A handful of freshly picked flowers ...
Have you ever smelled sweet violets? If you live in Southern California, the chances are slim when considering the probability of engaging in this unique olfactory experience. During almost forty ...
Orange County Register: Gardening: Readers share their experiences with sweet violets, ‘paperwhites’
Two weeks ago, I asked if any readers had sweet violets (Viola odorata) in their gardens. Here are some of your responses: “I have some sweet violets growing in my yard and they have been doing ...
Oregonian: Sweet violet — is it a weed or is it wonderful? Ask an Extension expert
Sweet violet — is it a weed or is it wonderful? Ask an Extension expert
IMMENSELY popular about a century ago, a nosegay of violets was a much-appreciated gift. These flowers were grown commercially and violets were then also widely grown in gardens and picked for use ...