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Candied rose petals Or mint leaves

Try a different twist on candy this Valentine’s Day. Why not mix flowers with candy to create a unique treat! It is important to taste the rose petals you plan to use, as not all roses have a sweet flavor. Give them the smell and taste tests. Chances are if you like the fragrance, you’llContinue reading “Candied rose petals Or mint leaves”

Planting a Recipe Garden

Start a small little garden this year in your backyard or even in containers on the patio! Think about planting a Recipe Garden, which you can grow all the ingredients at your doorstep. Grow all the ingredients (or as many as you can) to make a favorite recipe — or plan to give that recipeContinue reading “Planting a Recipe Garden”

Edible Flowers in your Garden

Taking a look at the plantings that already exist on your property, you can learn that many of them are, in fact, tasty edibles, they’re just not the same ones you’d find in the grocery store. For instance, Hostas and peonies, for example, are both considered delicacies in Japan. Knowing that several plants in yourContinue reading “Edible Flowers in your Garden”

From Garden to Kitchen.. Edible Flowers

There are many garden flowers you can eat. However, before you consume just any flower, take heed of these guidelines: Eat flowers only when you are positive that they are edible. Some flowers look VERY similar. Be sure to have a positive ID first. Only eat flowers that were grown organically. Many plants you purchaseContinue reading “From Garden to Kitchen.. Edible Flowers”