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05/26/2026

Striped Cream Violet (viola striata) blooming now!

(Slightly wind damaged)

05/08/2026

Came across some early bloomers this past weekend! Arrowleaf Violet (Viola sagittata) and Pussytoes (Antennaria ssp. - unsure which exact one just yet). Excited to stop back in hopes of some ripe seed in a few weeks.

04/27/2026

Common Blue Violets, Pawpaws beginning to bloom and a surprise Jack in the Pulpit.

04/22/2026

Set up on Fredonia campus for earth day! Come purchase some seeds, a Common Blue Violet and a button!

04/19/2026

Come Wednesday on SUNY Fredonia campus and grab some seeds!

This Wednesday, April 22, We'll be at Fredonia celebrating 🌎Earth Day🌏with other earth friendly organizations and people. Come on out to learn more about all of the incredible work happing in our region and how you can be a part of it.

04/11/2026

Todays Violet, Viola blanda. Commonly known as Sweet White Violet or Woodland White Violet. They smell amazing! I am hoping these babies will give me a limited amount of seed to offer next year.

Bonus points if you notice the Canadian Mayflower and Spring Beauty in the mother pot.

03/31/2026

Common Blue Violet plugs are looking great and Marsh Blue Violet are just starting to pop! Violets, as far as the eye can see!

03/20/2026

Happy first day of spring! The flowers are on their way soon!

03/12/2026

Seed packets are only a click away!
Order today! chooseviolets.com

Fun fact: seeds are stored in a keezer (converted chest freezer used for carbonated beverages).

03/10/2026

Do you always miss local plant events? I know I do.

This year I decided to do something about it and compiled a google calendar of great events coming up from Rochester to Jamestown. I decided to put it into a page on my site and shared it with some other local friends to add to. Check it out, add it to your own google calendar and let us know if there are other area events you think should be added. Hopefully this can grow in to a great resource! https://chooseviolets.com/community-hub/

This weekend kicks off a great season with Plantasia! CW Native Plant Farm will be there and even speaking on Thursday!