Edible and Beneficial Flowers

Flowers not only add a splash of colour to your garden, they also attract a great array of beneficial insects that help pollinate your fruits and vegetables and also prey on garden pests.   Some are even edible.

Edible Flowers
Edible flowers add flavour, aroma and colour to many recipes.  They are most commonly used in salads, desserts and beverages .  There are many different edible flowers – our selection is chosen for the quality of their flavour, their ease of growing and colour.

Using Edible Flowers:

• Do your research first. Always ensure proper identification before eating.  Only eat those flowers that are known to be edible and only those parts of the flower that are known to be edible (most often just the flower petals or seeds).
•  Only use flowers that are grown without the use of pesticides. Do not use flowers from the florist, parks or picked from the roadside as they may have been treated with pesticides or other chemicals.  Grow them for yourself or purchase from a market gardener.
  
• Introduce them into your diet slowly and in moderation.  Too much can cause stomach problems and some people may have allergic reactions.

Beneficial Flowers
Flowers add many benefits to your edible landscape beyond their beauty and colour.  Beneficial flowers in the garden attract useful insects to your garden like ladybugs and bees that attack garden pests and aid in pollination - resulting in healthier, more productive gardens.  Flowers with high quality nectar and pollen tend to attract the most beneficial insects.

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CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR LIST OF EDIBLE AND BENEFICIAL FLOWERS