If you've got a February birthday or know someone born in this winter month, you have your pick of some beautiful birth flowers (see what we did there?). From the gorgeous iris to the pretty primrose, ...

May 26—The long wait to see the spring woods open up and produce new wildflowers was worth it. Quickly, as snow melted, the next phase began on the same forest floor that was covered by a snowpack ...

Roses are red. Violets are blue. But sometimes they can be yellow, too. Or even white. Roughly 20 species of violets grow in Illinois, and many have heart-shaped leaves with five petals on blooms ...

Discover what your African violets need in March. Do these 5 jobs now to ensure long-lasting blooms from spring to summer. They're all quick and easy to do.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Purple flowers growing under the shade of trees - Jiojio/Getty Images Just because you have a shady garden or backyard doesn't ...

Editor's note: Once a month, the OSU Extension master gardener's office of Franklin County profiles a plant that occurs naturally in central Ohio. The common blue violet (Viola sororia) is both an ...

Pick violets in the northern woods and create edible treats. Includes recipes and the science of the violet. These forest flowers are pretty enough to eat. Go ahead—let our six simple recipes fuel ...

Sugared violets are beautifully preserved in egg whites and sugar to create a delicate, edible, flower garnish for desserts, fruit platters or cheese trays. My absolute favorite garnishes for desserts ...

It's time to say goodbye to the long, cold months of winter and celebrate the return of spring with these cheerful flowers that evoke Easter.