New Jersey is home to 26 native violet species, vital for pollinators and marked by diverse forms and habitats.

Roses are red. Violets are blue. But sometimes they can be yellow, too. Or even white. Roughly 20 species of violets grow in Illinois, and many have heart-shaped leaves with five petals on blooms ...

Judged on its merits, the African violet is a pretty sweet houseplant. With a modest amount of care, it will bloom continuously in a house or apartment. The foliage is tidy and attractive. Good ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. African violets are the perfect houseguest. They’re well-behaved, bloom several times a year, and come dressed-to-impress in an ...

African violets are hardy, beautiful plants that add vibrant color and old-world charm to your houseplant collection. Native to tropical Tanzania and southeastern Kenya, they prefer warmer climates—in ...

Editor's note: Once a month, the OSU Extension master gardener's office of Franklin County profiles a plant that occurs naturally in central Ohio. The common blue violet (Viola sororia) is both an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An African violet with purple flowers. With their diminutive size, colorful blooms, and attractive foliage, African violets are ...

Wild violet season is a fleeting moment, occurring thru late April thru early May, this preservation technique crystallizes ...

Sugared violets are beautifully preserved in egg whites and sugar to create a delicate, edible, flower garnish for desserts, fruit platters or cheese trays. My absolute favorite garnishes for desserts ...

This violet panna cotta is brimming with freshly licked violets and topped with a crown of sugared violets as a garnish.