Modest, alluring and versatile, Viola odorata, or sweet violet, is a small, hardy, herbaceous perennial that tumbles and scrambles close to the ground, forming dense clumps of dainty, heart-shaped, gr

I’m bringing my summer stars

The sweet violet, Viola odorata, may be a diminutive flower, but its small, slightly asymmetrical, pansy-like flowers are highly fragrant. They open in early spring before most plants have even though

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The latest from Carol's beautiful cottage garden… plus her diary for the week!

I have previously turned a blind eye to parts of my garden hidden from general view. There is so much to do and anything out of sight (although not out of mind) is not at the top of my priority list.