#Violets

Violet season is here, and we’re all about that purple whimsy 💜 SAVE this recipe for the weekend! Violets are a truly joyful way to engage with the season, and lucky for us, they’re quite prolific. Many species are edible, including the common blue violet (Viola sororia), native to the United States, Mexico, and Canada, and sweet violet (V. odorata), native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Violets can be found growing in lawns and meadows, as well as moist, shady spots. Both the leaves and flowers are beneficial. Early in the season, violet leaves have a mild, subtly sweet, and tender taste along with a mucilaginous nature that can be used to soothe tissues. Violet leaves are often applied for their cooling properties, particularly in support of the lymphatic system, respiratory tract, and skin. 🌈 Fun fact: violet flowers have fascinating color-changing properties! Their water-based infusions can act as a natural litmus test, shifting in color depending on the pH of the solution they are added to. It will turn magenta when exposed to acidic substances, like lemon juice, and greener in more alkaline conditions. One of our favorite ways to enjoy violets is by making ice cubes 💜🧊 They can be added to water, lemonade, or any beverage to infuse your drinks with subtle floral flavor notes and the colorful energy of these flowers. VIOLET ICE CUBES 🍃 1/2 cup fresh violet (Viola spp.) flowers 🍃 1 cup water ✨ Remove violet petals from their calyx. This is optional, but it’s the trick for a more vibrant purple color! ✨ Place the petals in a heat-proof jar and cover with boiling water. Steep for 15-20 minutes, , allowing the water to take on a violet tint. ✨ Strain, transfer to ice cube molds, and freeze. You can toss some violet flowers in each cube for decoration. Once frozen, you can use these colorful cubes in beverages with an acid, such as lemon juice, to experience their color-changing magic as they melt. Are violets growing in your neck of the woods? How do you enjoy using them? 🥰

I turned wild violets into sugar—and this is just the beginning 🌸 simple, beautiful, and it smells like spring. It takes just a few seconds to start, and the result feels like something magical you can actually taste. Nature really doesn’t need much to become something special. Now you decide… lollipops or candy? #violets #edibleflowers #foraging #diyfood #springvibes

With Valentine’s Day in February, it may come as a surprise that the red rose is NOT the birth flower. Instead, it's the tiny violet and primrose that bring a sparkle to the forest floor and brighten our winter months. Learn all about these February blooms from their meanings to growing tips! Link in bio.⁠ ⁠ #almanac #oldfarmersalmanac #farmersalmanac #flowers #growingflowers #flowergarden #flowerpower #bloom #blooms #gardenflowers #gardenblooms #cutflowergarden #birthflowers #birthflower #growingtips #gardentips #flowergrowingtips #flowergrower #greenthumb #flowermeanings #flowersymbolism #bouquet #february #februaryflowers #februarybirthflowers #primrose #violet #primroses #violets

🇬🇧 Candied violets 🪻✨ 🇮🇹 Violette candite 🪻✨ . 🇬🇧I am crazy for them since I was a child 🤗 the recipe is very easy, go for them and let me know ✨ 🇮🇹 Ne vado pazza sin da quando ero bambina 🤗 la ricetta è molto facile, provale e fammi sapere ✨ . 👇🏻Recipe / Ricetta 👇🏻 🇬🇧 • Ingredients: 40 violets from the garden (without pesticides) 1 egg white 50 gr white sugar 👉🏻 Pick the violets in morning time as the perfume will be more intense at this time of the day. Remove stems, the green part and any bug. Brush every violet, both sides, with egg white and place them on a silpat. Coat them both sides with white sugar. Dry in static oven or in a dehydrator at 45°C for 2 hours. Enjoy 💜 . 🇮🇹 • Ingredienti: 40 violette del giardino (senza pesticidi) 1 albume d’uovo 50 gr zucchero 👉🏻 Raccogli le violette al mattino, il profumo sarà più intenso in questo momento della giornata. Togli il gambo , la parte verde e rimuovi eventuali insetti. Spennella ogni violetta, da entrambi i lati, con l’albume d’uovo e disponili su un silpat. Ricoprile da entrambi i lati con zucchero . Essicale in forno statico o in essiccatore a 45°C per 2 ore. Enjoy 💜 . Li rifarai?🤤 Will you make them?🤤

After a very rainy winter, spring is finally here! Which means flowers are popping up, and it's time to wild harvest again! This time, I am harvesting Violets to make Violet Syrup. I took a long walk in order to gather enough violets and not over harvest. I was also lucky enough to find many growing in my garden. Violet syrup is a great addition to sparkling water or elderflower presse. *Organic Cane Sugar was used in the making of this syrup. #wildharvest #forraging #violets #springflowers🌸

Violet syrup! Follow for more, Take care, The Autumn Lady #edibleflowers #violets #syrups #recipes

Violet - What a valuable volunteer plant to find in your yard. 💜 This heart-opening plant is a true ally for spring. Its leaves are even heart-shaped! Whether you’re tending to skin, lymph, or emotional overwhelm, violet-infused oil is a remedy you can turn to again and again. Here are 5 reasons to love violet-infused oil: 🌿 Lymphatic support – apply underarms, groin, or for breast massage 🌿 Soothes skin – helps calm rashes, hives, and eczema 🌿 Relieves pain – eases sore muscles and inflammation 🌿 Emotional support – calms tension, uplifts the spirit 🌿 Supports sleep – encourages nervous system relaxation 💡 Use the aerial parts (leaves + flowers): Leaves: for lymph, skin, and breast health Flowers: emotional support, gentle calm Nature gave us violet for a reason. Don’t overlook her. ✨ Save this post for violet season and share it with someone who has these purple treasures growing in their yard. 🌿 Have you ever made or used violet-infused oil? #violets #springherbs #violetoil #lymphsupport #spring

Wild violets are blooming in Louisiana! Time to forage! (Viola spp.) #foraging #violets

Nature took over #purple #purplepasture #violets #nature

Пересаджую дорослу фіалку на фітильному поливі. 🌸 #мініфіалки #фіалкиукраїна #діткифіалок #violets #фіалки

💜 I’ve been obsessed with C. Howards Violets since I first tasted them as a kid… but they’ve always been kind of hard to find. today, @golddust27 sent me 4 GIANT packages of them- the Violet motherload 🙌🏼 Thank you so much doll! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 #violets #violetcandies #chowardsviolets

Adding edible flowers like violets to your salads is an easy way to start incorporating foraged foods 🥰💜 Lunch today was a Mediterranean salad topped with violets, chicken grilled on the fire, & yogurt sauce . . #foraging #wildedibleplants #edibleflowers #violets