Over at Van Meuwen, they know how important it is to grow your own edible plants. You are safe in the knowledge that the plants are clean, pest and disease free, and edible flowers are always at their tastiest when they are freshly picked.
But unless you’re a savvy horticulturalist, you may be unaware that many flowers growing in our gardens and outdoor spaces are edible. For thousands of years, flowers have been used in cooking and to garnish meals. And all from different cultures and periods around the world. In fact, flowers have been used in Chinese cooking from as far back as 3,000 B.C!
Violets and roses have been used in dishes, and lavender can be mixed into sauces, as well as to bring out hearty flavors in meat-based meals.
So what plants should you grow? Check out this handy infographic for all the best edible flowers and how they can be incorporated into your own cooking.
