May 26—The long wait to see the spring woods open up and produce new wildflowers was worth it. Quickly, as snow melted, the next phase began on the same forest floor that was covered by a snowpack ...

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 ...

The wild violet’s dainty flowers appear March through June under cooler weather patterns and range in color from blue to light violet, and dark violet and white. North Carolina State Extension Wild ...

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 ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...