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20/03/2008

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HAPPY EASTER

Have the happiest of Easters
And the springiest of Springs!

Violet is for faithfulness
Which in me shall abide
Hoping likewise that from your heart
You will not let it hide

The sweet scented and the dog violet are both classed as herbs, so can be used in a salad. Another use is in cordials, preserves and tea, and don't forget crystallised on the top of cakes and chocolates.

Violets can also used for medicinal purposes in the form of poultices to relieve ulcers, a tincture for sore throats, to ease the symptoms of catarrh and to lessen rheumatic pain.

The violet, such a tiny delicate flower with so many uses.

Watchfulness, faithfulness, I'll always be true

9 comments:

VP said...: Have a great Easter Louise!; 20 March 2008 at 11:36
Cowboys and Custard Mercantile said...: Well who would have thought that the innocent shrinking violet had so much acclaim...
Personally .. I love them and they always remind me of my grandmother.

Happiest bounciest of Easter wishes to you to Louise!

Michelexx; 20 March 2008 at 11:54
Ragged Roses said...: Hello Louise
I love violets, something very old fashioned about them, they always remind me of parma violets which my mum and grandma carried with them. I love little cupcakes decorated with crystallised violets although have never made them before. Happy Easter
Kimx; 20 March 2008 at 15:46
Suburbia said...: I have just stummbled upon your blog and I wanted to say it is just so beautiful to look at. Lovely photos, colours and such a mixture of sweet things. I was in love with the flower faries when I was small (and still am really!)
I has been a lovely visit. Thanks; 20 March 2008 at 20:42
Anonymous said...: A nice and interesting entry as always. Thanks.
Happy Easter! xx; 20 March 2008 at 21:21
Elizabeth said...: Happy Easter!
Violets are so shrinking and easily overlooked.
I had an Aunty Vi who wasn't a bit like her name. Very loud and jolly.
I love the celendine flower fairy.; 20 March 2008 at 22:41
Heather said...: I love the flower fairies too, who can resist an extra bit of magic in the garden?; 22 March 2008 at 01:43
kari and kijsa said...: Happy Easter!

blessings,
kari & kijsa; 22 March 2008 at 13:04
Anonymous said...: Happy (if not a little late) Easter. The violet is similar to your plumanaria isn't it? (Is it supposed to be... have I mis-read somewhere?) I voted yes in your poll... well my hubby does, that must still count! xx; 24 March 2008 at 18:46

SPARROWHAWK ...

I've seen many a sparrowhawk playing at being remarkably agile in my garden over the years, but not until today had I had the opportunity to view one at such close range. Such a fascinating bird, it had decided to perch on my back fence for at least five minutes, spending the time carefully observing its surroundings. Suddenly it took me by surprise by flying off at a sharp angle low into a lilac tree. I could hear the other birds being taken by surprise too, and whether it got its catch I do not know? That was the last I saw of it.