Violets

 


Have you ever made violet freezer jam?  It's delicious!






Would you like to try my recipe?


You can find it right here:

Violet Freezer Jam


Violets are the host plant for Arkansas' State Butterfly, the Diana Fritillary.


There are four colors growing in our yard; dark purple, soft purple, yellow and a white with gray swirls.





What's happening in your garden?

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