Monday, July 28, 2025

Edible Flowers

🌸 Edible Flowers to Grow in Your Forage Garden 🌿💐
🌹 Classic & Fragrant:
Rose – Petals are perfect for jams, syrups, and desserts.

Lavender – Lovely in teas, baked goods, and savory dishes.

Carnation – Spicy-sweet petals, ideal for decorating cakes.

🌼 Bright & Bold:
Marigold – Slightly citrusy, great in rice or salads.

Sunflower – Young petals and buds are edible; seeds too!

Dandelion – Use the entire plant: petals, greens, and roots.

🌿 Fresh & Peppery:
Nasturtium – Spicy, peppery flavor; edible flowers and leaves.

Daylily – Mildly sweet and crunchy; great in stir-fries.

💜 Sweet & Delicate:
Lilac – Subtle floral flavor, beautiful in syrups.

Violet – Great for candies, jellies, or herbal infusions.

Pansy – Mild flavor, perfect for garnishes and salads.

🍽️ Bonus:
Squash Blossom – A culinary favorite! Stuff and fry or toss into soups.

🌼 Bloom, Harvest, Eat!
Growing edible flowers turns your garden into a living pantry! Just be sure to use pesticide-free blooms.

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