Foraging for Edible Flowers…
The delicate delights of a petal can add flavour, aroma, colour and more often than not a medicinal aspect to your meals. If you are not a wildflower wanderer wise in the ways of harvesting flowers suitable for consumption never fear as such knowledge is easily acquired.
Whats to love about wildflowers:
Seasonal blooms produce a changing course of flowers to feast upon whilst other varieties are available all year long. Best of all wild flowers will cost you little more than a meander through the meadow or nearby nature reserve, even suburban sidewalks and city parks can harbor a hidden harvest.
Your Mission
Discover the delights of edible flowers and be adventurous with your gastronomy using garnishes from the garden.
The Brief
Become an expert in edible flowers, read through the following resources to familiarize yourself before you forage. Purchase a basket for your blooms- they are good for gathering, allowing air to flow between the flowers. Google your area for harvesting hotspots- look for parks, reserves, fields or forests otherwise search for local garden centers, horticultural societies, foraging food blogs, or nature clubs that might be able to advise you on good foraging areas.
PDF Downloadable Resources
•Forages flower finder
•Blooms to tickle your taste buds
•Introduction to edible flowers
•Guide to growing your own garnishes
Online Resources
• Edible Flower Storage and Selection
• Edible Flower Cooking Tips and Hints
• Edible Flower History
• Edible Flower Flavor Chart
• Poisonous Flowers Chart
• Edible Flower Recipes
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