A classic culinary flower, lavender pairs nicely with ice cream and sorbet, cookies and scones, tea, salad dressings and looks and tastes lovely frozen into ice cubes. (Chris LaBelle) Pop some flowers ...
More homeowners are planting edible flowers because they offer a unique combination of beauty, flavor, and environmental benefits. These flowers don’t just brighten your garden—they bring fresh, ...
It has been posited that April showers bring May flowers. Here in the tropics, however, we often experience flowers year-round. Spring does herald a new burst of life in our gardens, even in Hawaii, ...
With summer in full swing, it's time for gardeners up and down the country to start collecting the literal fruits of their labour. But what if we told you that you can reap more than you sowed? Beyond ...
Borago officinalis, commonly called borage or starflower, for its star-shaped flower petals, has been a star in kitchens, gardens and flower borders for thousands of years. A member of the ...
Our gardens and hillsides are awash in hues of yellow, orange, purple and blue this month as wild plants such as fennel and elderberry and cultivated rows of lavender and roses unfurl their buds and ...
If the thought of feasting on flowers makes you feel a bit standoffish, then here's food for thought: You may already be eating flowers without realizing it. If your diet includes broccoli, ...
They are native to Mediterranean regions and are now for their edible flowers. Borage plants produce these beautiful flowers and are surprisingly easy to grow in comparison to many outdoor garden ...
These look good enough to eat – literally! (Picture: Getty Images) No one wants to miss out on the current craze of growing your own fruit and veg, especially when it can help slash the food bill. But ...