Cultures all over the world cook with flowers for the unique flavors and colors they add to food, but Americans rarely use edible flowers in cooking. But most of us enjoy eating broccoli, cauliflower ...

Blue butterfly pea is a perennial tropical vine known for its striking, vibrant blue flowers. It has an interesting botanical name, Clitoria ternatea, because the flower’s shape resembles a human ...

The colors and fragrances of flowers are the delight of gardeners. There is more to flowers, however, than meets the eye or the nose. Your taste buds can also appreciate the many edible flowers that ...

Nasturtiums are rich in antioxidants and lutein, supporting immunity, liver, vision, and skin health. Calendula contains nutrients like Vitamin A and magnesium, benefiting skin, immunity, and muscle ...

This might sound unorthodox, but have you ever tasted lilacs? They are as tasty as their aroma. Or ever thought about slicing the daylilies in your garden and adding them to a salad? A great addition.

When it comes to plants for winter color, many of them bear flowers that are edible. Each of these plants has its own special history and charm, creating a desire to pick it up at the nursery now. You ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A rose by any other name may smell as sweet. But how does it taste? Delicious, according to edible flower enthusiasts. At tea at Mottisfont Abbey in Hampshire, England, in 1999, ...

I was asked to bring an appetizer to a garden party and found myself in a quandary. I didn’t want to bring any food that needed heated, or that would not hold up on a buffet table. The herb garden ...

Planning your garden can be a challenge when it comes to weighing both form and function, but you don’t have to choose between a flower garden and an edible one. You can get the best of both worlds by ...