Weeding Violets

There's something about weeding violets that just doesn't feel right. But that's because I didn't grow in a place where violets grew like dandelions. I grew up with dandelions!

This specimen was just too beautiful, too complete with it's intricate lattice of roots. The others went to the compost pile--nothing is wasted. This one became the subject of my imagination...

And now I will see if violets can grow hydroponically!