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Tag Archives: Edible flowers
Rosemary By Any Other Name Will Still Smell Like Rosemary
Rosemary has long been regarded as a versatile and potent herb. It’s history and uses are as diverse as the earth’s surface. Rosemary has been used medicinal herb, and we now have the science to back it! Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as … Continue reading
Guest Post: Common Edible Flowers
Many people with gardens might not be aware that the plants already growing in their gardens can be used in the cooking of some simple, delicious, yet excellent dishes. Some commonly found and purchased flowers can be used as a … Continue reading
10 Delicious Nasturtium Recipes
Nasturtium is an annual that produces bright orange blooms, bringing colour and cheer to gardens everywhere! They are also known to attract bees, butterflies and other helpful pollinators. On top of all that, nasturtiums are one of the tastiest plants! … Continue reading
8 Uses for Rose Hips
Now that it is well into October, many of the summer-blooming rose plants are flowerless and left with only the rose hip (or rosehip) or the red, berry-sized fruit. While these seed pods add interest and colour to the late summer/fall garden, … Continue reading
Posted in Flowers and Health, Fun Stuff
Tagged 25 Uniqu, Edible flowers, Flowers and Health, rose hips
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8 Delicious Chrysanthemum Recipes
Although chrysanthemums are generally available all year round, they are most popular in the fall. Chrysanthemums of all colours, sizes and forms are available. Not only do these bright and colourful flowers brighten up and beautify homes and gardens everywhere, … Continue reading
Edible Flower Desserts for Valentine’s Day
What’s sweeter than a beautiful bouquet for Valentine’s Day? Sweet desserts made of edible flowers! Flowers aren’t just for garnishes to make dishes look pretty! Cookies, cakes, puddings, and ice creams can be enhanced with a bit of floral flavour! … Continue reading
Posted in Fun Stuff, Holidays
Tagged cookies, cupcake, desserts, edible flower recipes, Edible flowers, ice cream, macaron, rose recipes, truffle, Valentine's Day
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5 Delicious Ways to Use Squash Blossoms
Squash blossoms are the edible flowers that come from zucchinis and other summer squashes. They are typically available from May to September. They have a mild and delicate squash flavour. Squash blossoms are highly perishable. And for this reason, they … Continue reading
Posted in Fun Stuff
Tagged Edible flowers, flowers, recipes, squash blossom, zucchini blossom
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Flowers You Can Eat!
Flowers aren’t just pretty to look at; some of them are edible! There are so many varieties to choose from. Here are a few flowers that to get your taste buds started: Begonia The whole plant is edible, including the … Continue reading
Posted in begonia, Carnations, Hibiscus, Lilies
Tagged begonia, carnation, Edible flowers, flower varieties, flowers, flowers you can eat, Hibiscus, Hibiscus tea, lilies, lily
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Alternatives to Milk and Cookies for Santa
Santa is as health conscience as the rest of us, therefore he is reducing his cookie intake and opting for an edible flower salad! Edible flowers have been used in dishes by cultures all over the world for centuries. The … Continue reading
Posted in Carnations, Christmas, Chrysanthemum, Flowers and Health, Lilies, Roses
Tagged Carnations, Christmas, Edible flowers, lilies, rose petals
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42 flowers you can eat
Now this is interesting. Who would have thought that flowers can feed people as well as make them happy? As a flower lover I always find this kind of trivia fascinating, I hope you do too. Adding flowers to your … Continue reading
Grower Direct Fresh Cut Flowers Presents... 