Although violets will do well in almost any soil, most prefer a somewhat moist, but well-drained soil in a semi-shaded location. Every spring when we first go in our covered, but unheated hoop houses ...

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 ...

MY (ADMITTEDLY WEEDY) sweet violets are blooming. They are exceptionally fragrant — I love them so. Which is a very good thing because, even if I wanted to, I don’t think I could ever get rid of them.

Spring this year has been off-and-on, then off again. Even so, you may have a have a gardening question. Simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A ...

If you think ants in the kitchen and violets in the yard are not a good thing, you are right on one. Ants are unwelcomed parades across a kitchen counter or floor. Violets, however, are bright spots ...

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 ...