Edible Flowers You Can Grow in Your Garden

Your dinner could be next level by using edible flowers. Like:

Nasturtium

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Rose

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Squash Blossom

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Pansy

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Violet

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Chamomile

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Thyme Blossom

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Calendula

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Allium

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Mint Blossom

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Lavender

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Borage

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Arugula Blossom

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Basil Blossom

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Orchid

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Marigold

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Begonias

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Lilacs

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Honeysuckle

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Fennel Blossoms

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Scented Geranium

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Hibiscus

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Some tips:

Watch out for pesticides and insecticides

Wash your flowers thoroughly

Taste test your flowers

How to use them:

• Tossed into salads

• Baked into cookies or breads

• Candied or sugared and used to decorate cakes, cookies, or candy

• Stuffed and fried

• Infused into simple syrups

• Frozen into ice cubes

• Used as a garnish

• Chopped and added to savory dishes, such as soup or egg dishes

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