Sweet White Violets

Sweet White Violets (Viola blanda Willd)

Viola is the classical Latin name for violets.

Blooms April - June.

I found them growing up against these

old, cracked, concrete blocks.

       

Look carefully where the grass meets the building

and you'll see the Sweet White Violets.
Deep blue/purple Wood Violets are common in

Wisconsin and have been the state flower since 1949,

but I very seldom see the Sweet Whites.

I looked in the window and liked what I saw.

Moving on to my bathroom.

You're thrilled, right?

Pumpkins, cucumbers, peppers,

zinnias and nasturtium.

All thriving in the sunny bathroom.

Planted the seeds in clear plastic cups

so that Phillip could see the roots

and understand better what goes

on down there in the dirt.

This lazy duck was sitting in the

middle of the road enjoying the sun.

The honk of my horn got his

attention and he was on his way.

Made me smile.

Maybe I share too many turkey photos.

I can't help myself.

They beg me to photograph them.

In case you're wondering about the header photo,

that's my shadow standing in the

ditch with the Marsh Marigolds.

They are one of the first flowers

to bloom when spring arrives.

Also known as Cowslip.

Caltha Palustris is the botanical name.

 They grow in low-lying, wet areas.