Posts Tagged "calendula"


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From Vase To Plate with Edible Flowers

Great news! We can eat flowers! Certain edible kinds, that is! Edible flowers are more abundant than you might think. The flowers growing in your backyard could just very well be the kind you can sprinkle in a salad or decorate a cheese platter with.

 

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Calendula – First to our Aid (Calendula officinalis)

Like a mini burst of sunshine in the garden, Calendula is a darling amongst herbalists and gardeners. Calendula has amazing skin healing properties and is primarily used topically in salves and oils for cuts, bruises and burns. The petals are edible, too, and make a delightful addition to salads.