WASHINGTON — Not so wild about wild violets? Myra in Arlington writes: “What is the best way to get rid of wild violets in the lawn? We have both the purple & Confederate types. It started out with ...

Spring this year has been off-and-on, then off again. Even so, you may have a have a gardening question. Simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A ...

What do the states of New Jersey, Rhode Island, Wisconsin and Illinois all have in common? In this politically focused world, perhaps you think they are all “blue” states or “red” states. In fact they ...

These cute little plants can be a nightmare for both lawn and vegetable/flower garden lovers. The sweet things are very invasive and very difficult to remove. They spread by seed and underground root.

I can’t hate the wild violets that spill across my lawn, inextricably linked as they are to the memory of my mother bent low under a spreading maple, her apron skirt swirled around her as she picks ...

Q: What is this weed, and how can I get rid of it? It is taking over my lawn. A: Wild violet. I get this question every couple of years. I answer it honestly, and then I get complaints from those who ...

Mid-May is prime time for violets, with different native wild violets blooming in wet and dry places in Westborough. At one extreme, marsh blue violet (Viola cucullata) grows in wet, swampy ...

Pick violets in the northern woods and create edible treats. Includes recipes and the science of the violet. These forest flowers are pretty enough to eat. Go ahead—let our six simple recipes fuel ...

Prepare jelly jars and rings by either sterilizing them, which will shorten the processing time, or by washing them thoroughly in hot, soapy water and then rinsing well. Place jars and lids in a large ...