Looking for a simple way to combine the delights of your garden with the pleasures of your table? Try growing edible flowers. Not only do they look great, but they are tasty too and even have various health benefits. Here is a list of 5 easy to grow edible plants to help you get started.
Lavender
Not only does lavender look pretty and have a calming fragrance, but it tastes great too. Its sweet and spicy flavor goes well with both savory and sweet dishes.
Pansy
Pansies come in a great variety of vibrant colors and will lighten up any garden as well as any dish. But these little flowers don’t only look fresh, they taste great too. Their salty, peppery flavor especially complements cabbages, carrots, and fish dishes.
Rose
One of the world’s favorite flowers for their beautiful colors and lovely fragrance, the rose is also a wonderful addition to drinks and deserts.
Calendula
Flowering all through spring and summer, the Calendula flower has a tangy, citrus flavor that is great for offsetting the sweetness of cakes and deserts.
Fennel
Fennel has a strong licorice, aniseed flavor that can complement a great variety of dishes. While it might not be to everyone’s taste, it can be used to season yogurt, meat, fish, and cheese.
