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 ...

Q: I love the fragrance of old-fashioned violets and planted quite a few in the shady parts of my garden, where they spread nicely. The problem is that for two years running, the leaves have gotten ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hold on - this is not the fragrant annual sweet pea flower you remember from home (I'll write about those gems in a future article). This plant is an evergreen shrub producing vibrant violet/purple ...

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 ...

Today I was thrilled to see all the fragrant violets that came up from last year. They bloom well in this cool weather and look great. My quest for fragrant violets began long ago when I was a high ...

African violets are the perfect houseguest. They’re well-behaved, bloom several times a year, and come dressed-to-impress in an array of stunning foliage. Their signature rosette of thick, fuzzy ...