These plants, Viola tricolor, have been around since ancient Greek times. Violas are smaller than their larger cousins, pansies, but they are a happy sign of a new garden season. They also are an ...

That was the takeaway from one gardener's surprise discovery after cross pollination appeared to produce a batch of ...

The planting of cool-season bedding plants is in full swing. They will provide color in the fall, through the winter and in a grand display in spring. Cool-season bedding plants enjoy mild to chilly ...

Dear Master Gardener: What’s the difference between viola and pansy? How cold tolerant are they? Answer: There are about 500 species of annuals, perennials, and biennials in the Viola genus. All of ...

With their green leaves and colorful blooms in a variety of purple and gold hues, pansies and violas seem custom-designed for home garden displays at Carnival time. Both are readily available this ...

The ideal planting time for cool-season bedding plants in Louisiana runs from late September through early December. Some do better planted earlier, while others do better planted later in the season.