I love edible flowers. A sprinkling of calendula petals in a salad, stuffed squash blossoms, dainty borage blossoms encased in ice cubes. They make any meal feel more special. One of my favorite things about growing edible flowers in your garden is that you end up making the most of your garden space. In addition to adding beauty and attracting pollinators, edible flowers provide you with yet another delicious harvest option.
If you're interested in using edible flowers, you may want to check out Denise Schreiber's new book, Eat Your Roses!... Pansies, Lavender and 49 Other Delicious Edible Flowers. It provides a good introduction to edible flowers; half directory of edible flowers, half recipe book. It doesn't provide a ton of information about growing edible flowers, but it's a good resource for getting an idea of the many possibilities available to you.
Do you use edible flowers in your cooking? What are your favorites?
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