We have created an identification sheet to help you sort out your violets from your pansies, the species above are the ones likely to be found in hedgerows, woodland, sand dunes and arable fields. you can see the differences between each species but also consult a field guide to confirm your ID.Sweet Violet LiqueurSweet Violet is very ‘in’ at the moment, many gin and liqueur companies are making their own violet versions, but many (the vast majority) use artificial colourings and flavours to…

This picture of sweet violets was taken with my iPhone: it’s a blessing to be able to have it with me for moments like these. The heart shaped leaves are scrolled up, perhaps to funnel rain …

Join me on a deep dive into violet flower meaning and symbolism, where we will uncover its History, Origins, and Uses.

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Ever smell a sweet violet on a crisp spring morning? Nothing can compare . . . perhaps because little else is blooming, or perhaps because the scent is sugary, never cloying, earthy yet light. Sense associations unfold as I breathe in their familiar smell. Nest, read why I associate mother's love with sweet violets.

Sweet violet (Viola odorata) is one of the hundred species of violets identifiable by its sweet scent. Its fragrance is regarded as one of the most beautiful aromas in the plant kingdom, which paved its popularity in perfume production. This bushy plant has edible flowers, leaves, and stems. Its petals are also widely used in…

Violet flowers, sweet violets make a change from red roses for Valentines day. Growing sweet violets in your garden can be easy