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All About Edible Flowers
March 13, 2012

All About Edible Flowers

Edible flowers are back in vogue! Popular during Queen Victoria’s reign, chefs and creative culinarians are adding flavor and color to their dishes with flowers. The most common are nasturtium, pansy, violet, calendula, and chive (allium). [expand title=”Edible Flower Recipes” tag=”h3″] Creamed Rose & Honey Popsicles Edible Flower Cheese Spread Fruit and Grain Salad w/Edible […]
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All About Lavender
January 8, 2012

All About Lavender

by Sue Adams How to Grow Good drainage is important; plants won’t tolerate standing in wet soil Plant in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight) Best grown in a raised bed, slope or rock garden   Pruning Prune in the spring or fall after danger of a hard frost, shaping the plant […]
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January 2, 2012

Storing, Drying & Freezing Mint

Storing Fresh Mint Wrap the mint leaves gently in a dampened paper towel. Place the mint in a plastic bag, not sealing all the way so that air can circulate. Do not wrap tightly; trapped moisture will cause the herbs to mold. Or Trim the ends and place in a glass filled with about 1” […]
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