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My violet patch has bloomed!
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It has also spread into my other flower beds over the winter
and there are pretty patches of violet sprinkled everywhere!
Did you know that in India, sweet violets are used to cure
sore throats and tonsilitis? Who knew!
So, Marie at Vintage Postcards, the prettiness is for you!
And Granolachic at So What Can He Eat, the remedy
is for your strep throat! Enjoy and feel better, girls!
Wow, those are gorgeous. Down here we grow violets in pots; I'm not used to seeing them in patches, methinks I like them!
ReplyDeleteThey are very pretty, and I'm not usually a purple girl. I usually only see them in pots, too. I like them this way.
ReplyDeleteWell, no flowers here on my home front, but there are a few trees with a little bit of bud popping color out...key word being little. We're still mostly gray here...soon though, soon...I know it!
I love violets.;)) I love everything about them; the way the flowers are shaped, the scent and the colour. And I did not know they have such benefits as well. What a lovely patch in your garden, I must say.;)))
ReplyDeleteOh wow they are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love violets...so delicate and happy!!
ReplyDeleteI am SO LOOKING FORWARD to our gorgeous day today!
I saw the picture of these lovely violets on my sidebar and had to dash over to see them up close. Beautiful! I didn't know about the sore throat remedy. Just looking at the makes me feel good.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, you must be so proud, I know I would be. I really must plant my tubs. I've read a few blogs today who have been showing off their beautiful gardens.
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Oh those are beautiful sweet violets!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of your strawberries, we used to have a wild strawberry patch along the side of our home in OH that our little Boston Terrier used to love to lie in. He'd lounge and nibble and lounge and nibble all day. He'd come in every evening with his white tummy stained red from nesting in those strawberries. :)
You are the cat's meow Betsy! The funniest bit is that I just came home with a little tin of violet candies! I'm going to go eat one now!
ReplyDeleteOh Betsy your violets are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty! Did you ever try to sugar coat them and use them as a garnish? They are February's birthday flowers --I know because my son as born in that month.
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful, Betsy!! Before I got married and still lived at home, we had a large patch of wild violets. We had transplanted just a few plants out of my grandpa's woods and within a few short years they were just everywhere! I love their heart-shaped leaves.
ReplyDeleteYour Violets are Breathtaking... They're one of my favorite flowers... my backyard is full of blooming patches of them... So Peaceful...
ReplyDeleteHope your weekend is pleasant...
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Hi! I made your Sour Cream Coffee cake and it disappeared before I could pour the second cup of coffee to my brunch guests. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteSweet violets are just that ~ sweet!
MG ~ we'll you southerners need to put them in the ground! ha-ha! They spread so quickly!
ReplyDeleteAmy ~ what a cute story! I didn't know dogs ate strawberries! We've had raccoons, though!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty...and functional! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Betsy, for your sweet comments on my blog, Food Gratitude. I appreciate your following it and hope you will visit often. As soon as I found your My Five Men, this morning you inspired me with your sweet spirit and your endearing family. I hope we don't lose touch here in cyberspace!
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