Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Willows and Violets by Erin McNelis 12 Common Species of Willow Trees and Shrubs. Willows include more than 400 trees and shrubs from the Salix genus—a group of moisture-loving plants that are native to temperate and cold regions in the Northern Hemisphere. Depending on the species, willows range in size from low-ground-hugging shrubs to towering giants of 90 feet or more. All willows are moisture-loving plants that will do well in wet, boggy conditions, and some are adaptable enough to also do well in dry soils. Most species of Salix have lance-shaped leaves, although some species have narrower leaves (these species are known as osiers ), while others have rounder leaves (most of these species are known as sallows ). The wood of willow trees tends to be brittle, so ornamental landscape use is limited to a relatively few species. In landscapes, willows are often planted alongside streams where the interlacing roots will hold back soil and prevent erosion. Willows can also be used to create living fences or even sculptures, and the branches are commonly used in basketry and weaving since the wood is flexible enough to be bent once it has been soaked in water. Warning. Be cautious about planting willows near sewer lines or water pipes, because their roots will naturally gravitate to them. Most, if not all, willow species are moisture-loving plants that will seek out underground pipes carrying water. If willow roots penetrate a water main or sewer line, you could face thousands of dollars in repair and replacement cost. Romantic Elegance Wedding Reception. Event Type: Romantic wedding, Plated dinner Theme: Romantic elegance, fall hues Caterer: Crystal Catering DJ/Band : George Karras Cake Caterer: Rose VanArsdal, Simply Perfection Cakes Florist: Courtney Wiley, Violets Are Blue Photographer: Erin Hession Event Coordination: Megan Painter, Boldy Chic Events. Questions about our venue? 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Violette1st usually films William's freak-outs, in addition to the drama in the family. She also has a second channel Violette2nd which she uses to film the family vlogs. Also Violette1st had abused a smaller YouTuber (Tony Tornado) by telling her fans to dislike his video about her. Violette is shown to be very loud as shown when William, Bill, Andy, or Lucy are constantly fighting or doing anything stupid. She will constantly "FAST-TALK" or scream at the top of her lungs when they annoy her enough (Which the fans were complaining about her EAR-RAPE voice). She also likes to be healthy and William to be healthy, as she constantly wants him to eat vegtables, though he never does it. She also hates unhealthy food such as Doritos, Mountain Dew, Big Macs, Grand Macs, Soda, Fries, and Taco Bell, as she will go crazy and destroy the food if William tries to eat it. She is also known to be a vegetarian as she doesn't eat meat a lot. Trivia. It's confirmed that Violette is her real name as mentioned by Bill In KID CUTS HIS FINGER OFF WITH CHAINSAW. She had threatened a divorce to Bill in GREATEST XBOX ONE S DESTRUCTION EVER. and in DAD AND SON BATTLE FOR THE SHOWER. (RAGE), some fans speculate that this could happen later in the series. She read Tony Tornado's comment that she has a Greek-German descent and etc. If she is German, that is probably where she got the Violette1st name from because "purple" means "violette" in German. These videos include WILLIAMS XBOX POWER CORD MELTDOWN. and SISTER RUINS YOUTUBERS LIVE STREAM. Special Moments. Violette has been shown to enjoy having certain special moments/nights. According to her, these moments form memories for her. Unfortunately, her special moments always go wrong because of William's, Bill's, and Andy's behavior. Here are her special arranged nights and moments which have all gone wrong: Relationship with family. : I love my son and all but he always accuses me of treating him like a baby, but I want him to grow up and be nice. He has crazy behavior, but he has ADD, So that's a good reason why he acts the way he does. His behavior with burning and destroying things and having a huge school hatred is unacceptable, but I still love him. I try to be supportive of him in certain situations. What I hate most is Bill's rudeness towards him. : Our relationship is rough, even though we're married, but I especially hate it when he picks on William, Eats like a Pig and when he calls me "Annie Oakley". In "WILLIAM'S BIG MAC ATTACK!" I thought he was being incredibly selfish when he refused to share a Big Mac with William. I shot him in the butt one time as punishment for dumping water on William (MOM SHOOTS DAD IN THE BUTT!! https://youtu.be/oPgDadl_aAE) : My nephew is not a bad person by any means. He's shown he truly cares about having family moments as much as I do. However, he's shown hints of immaturity from time to time. If there's a time I've really been fed up with his immaturity, it was when he wouldn't stop fighting against Bill and William over who's going to the bathroom first after a large meal at a buffet. Despite the ups and downs, our relationship is pretty good. : My relationship with my daughter sometimes gets tense because she's repeatedly proven to be mean to William at times. I know William has done some bad things to her but even then, I just want her to be able to work things out with him. Regardless, she's my daughter and I love her. I also do not like it when she flips William or I off. : It was awesome for Lucy to adopt Zachary! (And Zachary, if you're reading this, grandma loves you!) Rest of the family: It's all good! Reception. Violette has gotten a lot of hate lately due to her screaming, which fans have described as several things, from "cancer" to "EAR RAPE", her incoherent fast talking, the way she gets insulted by the littlest things, and how she always spoils and coddles William. She has been nicknamed "Parrot Woman" because when she fast talks, she sounds like a parrot. Her peak of her hate was a two way tie between selling William's Xbox in MOM AUCTION'S SON'S XBOX FOR A PENNY. and when she lost it over a fan mail video and threw Bill's things out the window in MOM GOES PSYCHO AND THROWS CLOTHES OFF ROOF. . Willows and Violets by Erin McNelis. Salix irrorata 'Violet Beauty' (some botanists are irrorational) This is a selection of the Bluestem Willow with violet stems as well as bright red buds and petioles. We received it as cuttings from the Chicago Botanic Garden labelled Salix geyeriana , another Southwestern species, but with much more slender stems. In the Flora of North America, Prof. George Argus describes the species thus: " Stems : branches (highly brittle or not at base), red-brown to violet , usually glaucous, glabrous; branchlets yellow-brown, (strongly glaucous or not), glabrous, sparsely velvety, or tomentose." The most distinguishing feature of this selection is the violet stems that have a powdery white (glaucous) covering. It flowered for the first ime in the nursery in late April and the catkins are female. It grows 8-10ft tall with very upright branches. Best if coppiced every 1-2 years. USES: Great in a winter garden, winter containers and winter bouquets. The straight rods can be used for basket making and furniture if dried and as living structures if used fresh. Violet (Viola) Flowers: Types, How to Grow and Care. The words “violet flowers” often makes you think of violet, lavender, or purple-hued blooms that add beauty to home gardens and different floral arrangements. However, unknown to some, flowers named violets actually exist. In fact, violets are one of the most popular flowers used in gardens and as houseplants. Read more below and get to know everything about violets. What Are Violets? Violets are low growing annuals or short-lived perennials from the Viola genus in the Violaceae (Violets) family. They reproduce through seeds and short, branching rhizomes (1). The largest genus in its botanical family, the Viola genus includes at least 500 different species and thousands of varieties and hybrids. Collectively known as violas or violets , these plants also go by the names sweet violets, pansies, garden pansies , or johnny-jump-ups and more, depending on the species. Plant Description. Plants in the Viola genus generally feature scalloped, heart-shaped leaves that are arranged alternately. The leaves of some species, however, have different shapes. Regardless, violet leaves may grow either on the same stalk as the flower or separate stalks. The flowers of violets typically grow singly on a stalk. They are small, five-petaled, and often come in blue or violet shades, but other types offer yellow, white, cream, or multi-colors. Origin and Distribution. One of the most recognized flowering plants, violets can be found worldwide both in the wild and in cultivation. Though they are prevalent in most parts of the globe, they can be found most abundantly in areas with temperate climates in the Northern Hemisphere. Some species, like the Sweet Violet ( V. odorata ), are native to Europe and Asia. Aside from their ornamental value, violets are also valued as edible flowers. They are commonly used in salads as ingredients, garnishes, or drinks. Violets are also used in medicines, primarily as a laxative. True Violets (Violas) vs African Violets (Saintpaulias) While Saintpaulias are commonly known as African Violets, they are not from the same botanical family as the True Violets . Unlike violets from the Viola genus, African Violets are from the Streptocarpus genus. They are common houseplants with shallow roots and fleshy leaves. Their flowers have five petals like violet flowers, but what sets them apart is the distinct eye on each bloom. African Violets bloom throughout the summer. Popular Violet Varieties and Types. As the official February birth flower, there are many beautiful types of violets including wild violets you can grow. Here are some common ones: Sweet Violet. Scientific Name: Viola odorata. Common Names: Sweet Violet, Common Violet, Devon Violet, Sweet Blue Violet, Fragrant Garden Violet. Sweet violets are showy flowering perennial plants native to Europe. Among other recognized violet species, these ones have always been regarded for their sweet fragrance. Their attractive, blue, purple, or lavender spring-blooming flowers are edible and grow only about a half-inch each. Like the flowers, the heart-shaped leaves of these violets are also edible. They can be eaten fresh, candied, or added to salads, iced drinks, or desserts as garnish (2). Known Cultivars of Sweet Violets : ‘Alba’ ‘Clive Groves’ ‘Queen Charlotte’ ‘Rosina’ ‘Royal Robe’ ‘White Czar’ Yellow Wood Violet. Scientific Name: Viola biflora. Common Names: Yellow Wood Violet, Two-color Violet, Alpine Yellow-Violet, Arctic Yellow Violet. Yellow Wood Violets , otherwise known as Viola biflora, are perennial herbs that feature beautiful small yellow flowers. They grow in parts of Europe, Asia, and Western North America. Three recognized varieties of this species include V. biflora var biflora, V. biflora var acuminata, and V. biflora var. rockiana. Hairy Violet. Scientific Name: Viola hirta. Common Name: Hairy Violet. Viola hirta or more commonly called Hairy Violet is a prevalent violet species similar to Sweet Violets. Like Sweet Violets, this plant has no erect stems with its leaves and flowers arising directly from the rootstock. The leaves are heart-shaped, and the flowers are small. However, Hairy Violets have one distinct feature that cannot be found in most Viola species. The entire plant is hairy, resulting in a gray-green appearance when dry. Common Blue Violet. Scientific Name: Viola sororia. Common Names: Common Blue Violet, The Lesbian Flower, Common Meadow Violet, Purple Violet, Woolly Blue Violet, Wood Violet, Hooded Violet. Common Blue Violet is a native perennial flowering plant that reproduces through seeds and rhizomes. It features glossy, green, heart-shaped, and hairless leaves and five-petaled purple, blue, or white flowers (3). The flowers bloom in spring to summer. Like other violet plant species, the Common Blue Violet self-seeds freely and can be potentially invasive as weeds, especially in fertile and moist areas. ‘Freckles’ and ‘Rubra’ are a few famed cultivars of this attractive violet flower species (4). Bird’s Foot Violet. Scientific Name: Viola pedata. Common Names: Bird’s Foot Violet, Mountain Pansy. V. pedata, known as the Bird’s Foot Violet or Mountain Pansy , is a violet species native to central and eastern North America. It features unique, deeply divided leaves comparable to a bird’s foot. The plant is a low, clumping perennial that grows only up to 3 inches in height. It flaunts dainty flowers in shades of lilac, deep blue, and violet that bloom from mid to late spring (5). Johnny Jump-Up. Scientific Name: Viola tricolor. Common Names: Johnny Jump-Up, Come-and-Cuddle-Me, Heart’s Delight, Heart’s Ease, Wild Pansy. Johnny Jump-Ups are one of the most well-liked species of violets. They are annuals, biennials, or short-lived perennials that grow up to 5 inches in height. Also called Wild Pansy, these flowering plants produce purple, yellow, and white 1-inch flowers that bloom from late spring to fall (6). How to Grow and Care for Viola Plants. If you love seeing colorful flowers in your garden, especially blue and purple flowers, then you need to plant some violets. Here are our planting tips: Planting Violas. Growing a Viola plant is easy. It can be grown either by sowing seeds indoors or directly planting them in the garden or containers. Growing from seeds: Growing violets from seeds is pretty straightforward and easy. You can do this option if you’d like to start growing violets indoors. Sow the seeds into a sterile potting mix, ensuring that the seeds are entirely covered. Place the container in a warm location with temperatures of about 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit and keep it moist to promote germination. The seeds will begin to germinate after 10 to 14 days. Transplant the conditioned seedlings outdoors 8 to 12 weeks after sowing. Plant spacing: When planting or transplanting violets directly into the ground, allow about 6 to 8 inches of space between plants. Trailing varieties require more plant spacing and should be planted about 10 to 12 inches apart. Light. Violets can tolerate full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. However, these plants will thrive better in partial shade or shaded areas where they receive direct sunlight for only 2 to 6 hours per day . Exposing the plant to too much sunlight may result in brown spots on the leaves and flowers. It also often cause the flowers to fade quickly. Plants in the Viola genus grow best in fertile, moist, and well-draining soil. Adding organic material to your garden soil will highly benefit this plant’s growth. A peat-based potting mix is ideal if you are planting them in a pot or container. Water. Violets like regular watering, but excessive water may cause more harm than good. Water the plants regularly, ideally when the top soil feels dry, and allow the soil to dry out between irrigations . Underwatering should also be avoided. While these plants can tolerate drought for a short period of time, the lack of water affects the plant’s flowering ability. Temperature. The ideal temperature for growing violet flowers is between 40 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit . Violets are cold-tolerant plants, but temperature drops of below 20 degrees Fahrenheit may damage the existing flower buds. Fertilizing. Just like many flowers, violets benefit from the proper use of fertilizers during their growing season. Applying a slow-release fertilizer in spring and again in late summer will increase the plant’s vigor and encourage beautiful bloom development in fall. Do not overdo fertilizing since that may result in leggy growth. Pruning. Pruning is not necessary for violets, except deadheading. Remove spent flowers regularly by pinching off the flowers to promote flowering and extend the blooming period. Cut back any leggy stem growth to encourage a healthy regrow. Common Pest and Diseases of Violet Flowers. Violets, in general, have no serious pests and diseases. However, the plants may have some issues with powdery mildew, pansy leaf spot , violet gall midge, snails, slugs, spider mites, aphids , and other minor pests (4). Another common disease of violets is gray mold. It is a disease caused by the fungus Botrytis that manifests through water-soaked spots, followed by gray-brown marks with woolly, gray growth. Proper spacing between plants helps prevent gray mold since good airflow and sufficient sunlight inhibit the disease’s development. What can I plant with violets? Here are some flowering ornamentals that go well with violets in any garden: