Violets are edible picked right from the stem and have a musky, floral taste with a sweet kick at the end. Some of my earliest childhood memories of spring are going picking for violets with my ...

To make African violet syrup, combine one cup of water, one cup of sugar, and one cup of packed petals in a saucepan. Heat ...

African violets can bloom nearly continuously, even in the depths of winter, but sometimes they may seem to hardly flower at all. If you're wondering how to get your African violets to bloom more ...

Limp, wilted plants. This can be caused by overwatering, poor drainage or root rot. Violets prefer evenly moist but not soggy soil. Do not leave plants in standing water. Repot plants into containers ...

Hint: Only a very specialized pollinator can reach this flower's nectar. The common blue violet has a variety of insect pollinators, but there is one other species that helps the plant procreate ...