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Flowers: 8 things to know about violets

1- Violets belong to the same family as pansies Violets are herbaceous perennials in the same family as pansies, the genus Viola. Different horticultural varieties of Viola odorata are referred to as violet. Many varieties of flowers in this family have been bred by humans, including the famous ...

09
Mar
2007

The pan bagnat: the true Niçoise recipe

on: 1 small round sourdough bread 1 tomato 1 spring onion ½ salad green pepper (small tender pepper) 2 fava bean pods (in season) the heart of a small violet artichoke (in season) a few radishes a few black olives from Nice 1 hard-boiled egg 40g of tuna flakes 2 basil leaves olive oil red wine vine ...

28
May
2008

Witch garden : which plants to grow ?

y Eric Chapalain (@echapalain) To note: if you don't have pets or small children, you can also grow in your witch garden witch's periwinkle or violet. This shade-loving flower is hardy and will spread quickly as a ground cover (it can even become invasive). But beware: all parts of the pla ...

01
Apr
2022

The dierama or angel's fishing rod: a plant full of poetry.

ifferent shades of pink, ranging from the almost white pale pink of the Album variety to the almost black purple of the Merlin variety with very dark violet bells. And if you are looking for beautiful cherry red flowers, opt for the aptly named Dark Cherry variety! She enjoys mild climates. Perennia ...

17
Mar
2023

Purple oxalis: everything you need to know about the false shamrock in 5 questions.

tivated by the desire to add a touch of color to the midst of green plants. The main asset of the oxalis triangularis is indeed to have a magnificent violet foliage! This plant from the Oxalidaceae family is native to South America. Highly appreciated for its foliage, it also produces small mauve f ...

16
June
2023

The Buenos Aires verbena: 5 good reasons to adopt it in the garden.

, it grows in the prairies of South America and, in its region of origin, it is considered an invasive plant as it tends to colonize large areas. Its violet flowering, which lasts from June to September, is unmatched in transforming a barren land into a carpet of flowers reminiscent of a lavender fi ...

17
Aug
2023

How to take care of a tradescantia or wandering jew?

s colors: green, pink, cream, bronze, silver, or striped with yellow. Lastly, there is Tradescantia pallida, sometimes called "purple heart" for its violet foliage. In this plant family native to North and South America, choosing a variety is usually driven by a love for the plant's appearance. Ch ...

25
Oct
2023

Caryopteris: A Beautiful Flowering Plant in Autumn

n notably mention: - Caryopteris Grand Bleu with its flowers of an intense dark blue. - Caryopteris Heavenly Blue with a bloom of a beautiful intense violet. - Caryopteris Sterling Silver whose intense blue flowers contrast with foliage with silvery reflections. - Caryopteris Summer Sorbet very deco ...

17
Nov
2023

Garden: which flowers to sow in winter?

r even in the open ground if the climate is mild enough. Particularly, you can sow species of the Viola genus, such as the garden pansy and the wild violet, and flowers from the poppy family like the Iceland poppy (Papaver nudicaule). You can also sow columbine, poet's carnation, purple foxglove, ...

31
Jan
2024

Unisex Perfume: 5 Things to Know About Unisex Fragrances

es favored by both men and women, for instance, are bergamot, green tea, musk, leather, yuzu, as well as cardamom, amber, vanilla, lavender, and even violet. 4- The greatest perfumers have created unisex fragrances. Following Calvin Klein and the famous CK One, many perfume houses have ventured into ...

04
Mar
2024

Chilopsis linearis or desert willow: a heat-resistant shrub

with large dark pink flowers tending towards red. In addition to their color palette ranging from rosy white to purple, the flowers of this shrub emit a slight violet fragrance when approached. 4- It promotes biodiversity in the garden. Thanks to its sweet-scented bloom, the desert willow is a hon ...

04
Sep
2024