Violet is a lovely name that evokes the beauty, grace, and nature. It's an English name of Latin origin that means purple. It also represents violets and other purple flowers. Violet originates from ...

Just because you have a shady garden or backyard doesn't mean you can't quickly fill it with color. Purple is often associated with creativity and sophistication, so it's perfect for creating an ...

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 ...

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 ...

Just as each month has its own assigned astrological signs, specific flowers are associated with every month of the year. These designated blooms, known as birth flowers, embody the character traits ...

It often takes years of careful cross-breeding for horticulturalists to turn flowers certain colors, but scientists can dig right in and change them at a genetic level much faster. Using the ...