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Violets Add Color To Food, GardensPublished Wednesday, April 23, 1997 in the Gurdon TimesThose heralds of spring -- violets -- can add pleasure to a garden in the fall, too, according to the Cooperative Extension Service, University of Arkansas. Planting time is early spring or early September to allow the roots to anchor before the hot summer or cold weather sets in. Violets enjoy damp, rich soil, so add manure to the soil before planting. Once they bloom in spring, they may also rebloom in the Fall. Violets have been cultivated for more than 2,000 years for their perfume or color. The Romans used violets to make wine and 14th century cooks used them to make rabbit stuffing. Violet leaves can be used in salads and soups and the flowers can add verve to jellies, liquers and flans. Search | Nevada County Picayune by date | Gurdon Times by date |
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