Violets

It’s the crazy new trend. From parma violets to lavender, raise a glass to… Gin’s purple patch 

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It’s the crazy new trend. From parma violets to lavender, raise a glass to… Gin’s purple patch Gin used to be the spirit languishing at the back of people’s drinks cabinets Over the last decade the drink has gone through it’s own ‘ginaissance’ Gin has now hit a purple patch with flavours such as parma … Read more

Rachael Finch celebrates her daughter Violet’s 7th birthday with a ladybird cake

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‘Our darling girl, seven today!’ Rachael Finch celebrates her daughter Violet’s birthday with a ladybird themed party in the park By Alisha Buaya For Daily Mail Australia Published: 13:39 BST, 26 September 2020 | Updated: 13:39 BST, 26 September 2020 Rachael Finch has celebrated her daughter, Violet’s 7th birthday with a party in the park. … Read more

Violets and pansies have always been among Monty’s favourites – and you can plant them now 

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Monty revisits one of his classic books, Gardening at Longmeadow, in the first of an occasional series.  The sweet violet, Viola odorata, is one of the most quietly modest and yet beautiful of all flowers.  Although perfectly suited to any garden and wonderful in pots on a windowsill or balcony, they are woodland plants and … Read more