The violets (Viola pratincola), are in popping up everywhere here in northern Maine. The children and I gather the delicate flowers for a special treat called Violet Infused Sugar. Simple and pretty, we layer blossoms with white sugar and repeat, until everyone grows tired of picking.

This is a spring tradition on our farm, and it is a delightful way to share my love of wild plants with my family.

How To Make Violet Infused Sugar

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Can you believe that April is gone? It flew by faster than any other month this year. I think it is because we were all so tired of winter that once those first warm days hit, we got out in the garden and never looked back.

Here is a roundup of the new content for the month of April 2013:

How To Control Aggressive Herbs
What Herbs Grow As Herbal Vines
Where To Buy Herbs For Allergies
Guest Post: Osha Root
What To Plant In An Herb Garden For Allergy Sufferers
Spring Tonic Herbs
What Fun Supplies Do I Need For An Herb Garden

5 Misconceptions About Indoor Herb Gardeners

It's not always about serious herb garden stuff anymore. For fun, I have compiled a list of items that are not only useful for the herb gardener, they are also fun! Check it out and see if you agree.

What do I need for an herb garden?

Meanwhile, up here in Maine, an essential herb garden supply is a head to toe suit made from mosquito netting. Seriously, if the black flies don't kill you, the mosquitoes certainly will. I didn't put that on the list.

Spring is in the air and as my family likes to say, "Grass is on the plate." I'm sure they mean that in a most loving way. ~not~

Do you eat dandelion greens? They are delicious and as far as wild herbs go, pretty tame. Take a look out in your lawn, they probably are coming up right now. If not dandelion, then most likely at least some of these Spring Herbs. Get out there and see.