We're not talking about just fruits and berries. There's a how bouquet of flowers that you can eat from your garden.
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| From whatscookingamerica.net |
Here is a list of a few edible flowers that look beautiful both in your garden and in your salad!
- Marigold*
- Roses
- Pansies
- Zinnias
- Daylilies
- Honeysuckles
- Camellia
- Hibiscus
- Geraniums
- Gladiolas
- and more!
*Not All Varieties - only Calendula Officinalis
Now that you know a few of the edible plants you can find in your yard, here are some rules before you go chomping down.
- For many flowers, only the petals are edible. Be sure to check with a field guide before putting leaves, stems, or pollen in your mouth!
- Do not anything that has been treated with chemical pesticides. As a general rule, if it's poisonous enough to kill bugs, it's probably not the best for you either!
- Never eat flowers from the side of the road or from a garden or field you do not know the pesticide and fertilizer history of.
- Avoid eating any blooms that have been treated with chemical fertilizers or preservatives.
- Don't over do it! As with any new food, add it into your diet gradually. We don't want any upset tummies!
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