Garden Affair : Growing Edible Flowering plants for upcoming spring season

Where spring seems far and dubious with uncertainty of winter weather some of the spring flowers that are appreciated for adding vibrant colors in spring season after the end of long dreary winter season are also surprisingly edible by nature . While there are innumerable spring annuals that can be added as an ingredient or placed as garnishing  on food these below are most popular ones that are rewarding to grow for  spring show.  

     Violas

 

Nasturtium                                                                 

Marigolds and Calendulas 

                                                   

                                                

Dianthus

                                                          

Roses

                                                             

                                                                        

These are one of the popular spring annuals grown for dual purpose of adding colors to the spring garden and also adding flavor to your favorite cuisine. These are added in salads, used in  preparing jams, used in breads and added to change color of  food in many cuisines.

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Garden Affair : Edible Flowers

 Flowers are integral part of garden ,we can't imagine a Garden without the attractive blooms that make it lively and pleasing to eyes since without Flowers Garden would become dull and colorless. While it is also true that Flowers are a source of food for many insects , birds , animals and even Humans.

Here are some of the Flowers that I have personally used in one of the food recipes

                                                Marigold 

Marigold is one of the most popular flowers in the world .It has many medicinal properties and due to pungent taste used in various cuisines around the world .                        

Roses

                                Roses are lovely Flowers and have been popularly used in making 'GULKAND' a sweet sauce derived from mixing fresh rose petals and sugar in our region.

Pansy and Violas

Pansies are one of the most unique flowers in appearance and not many people know that they are edible and is being used in many cuisines around the world mainly for adding flavor in the desserts.

Nasturtium 

Nasturtium are one of the most prettiest climbing plant that grows in a vine like structure and forms a vine that reaches some foots . It is interesting to note that nasturtium flowers and leaves are popular edible plants and are used often in preparing salads.                                                 

Although there are many flowers that are considered as edible and have medicinal properties it should be noted that specific edible flowers should be consumed in small proportions only to save yourself from allergenic reactions from overconsumption. 

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