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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...