Will you be adding some new flowering plants to your garden this spring? If you like to cook with what you grow, consider planting some that do double duty by providing attractive flowers that are ...

There is a Chinese proverb that says: “When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one and a lily with the other.” It turns out you would not only be able to eat the ...

Spring has sprung and everything's coming up buttercups — at least if you happen to be in Carlsbad. California. A sleepy beachside town just 50 miles from the U.S.—Mexico border, Carlsbad is home to ...

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 ...

Often when we receive questions about a plant, all we're told is the plant’s common name. For most of our ornamental plants, that isn’t a problem, but when it comes to edible plants, figuring out the ...

Add flowers to liven up your cooking! Learn what flowers are edible by using this edible flowers list, including edible flowers for cake and other desserts. Use the edible flowers you’ve found in ...

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 ...

A renewed interest in gardening has sprouted up as people are spending more time at home due to shelter-in-place orders. It seems to have originated from both a desire to be more self-sustaining, as ...

With Summer of Love celebrations winding down, a phrase from the ’60s popped into my head: “You are what you eat.” It’s harvest time. I thought, “I should eat something beautiful.” I’ve often tossed ...