Many plants and flowers in our borders can be eaten, Most can be used to garnish salads, decorate cakes or to simply add extra flavour to drinks. Please be aware that not all plants and flowers are edible, some can be quite poisonous, while others have a bitter taste. Before tasting petals or leaves, remember to wash them first under clean running water. Some plants may cause an allergic reaction, so it is advisable to consult your doctor before sampling.
Edible flowers in the garden
Alium - has a distinctive onion taste and is mainly used to garnish salads
Edible Parts - Flower petals
Campanula - The flowers have a slightly sweet taste, used as a garnish
Edible Parts - Flower petals
Dahlietta (Bedding dalhia) - The petals are used to garnish salads
Edible Parts - Flower petals
Dianthus (Pinks) - The flower petals have a strong smell of cloves and can be candied, used as a garnish in both green salads and fruit salads
Edible Parts - Remove petals from the calyx, remove the bitter tasting white base, wash before eating.
French Lavender - All lavenders have a subtle taste, which vary according to the variety, but all are used in numerous culinary ways.
Edible Parts - Flower petals
French Marigold - Can be used to garnish salads, or to add a citrus taste to drinks
Edible Parts - Flower petals
Nasturtium - A lovely addition to the salad bowl, not only does it taste like hot watercress, but it livens the dish up with its vibrant colours
Edible Parts - Flower petals
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) - The flowers can be eaten, but can be bland or bitter
Edible Parts - Flower petals
Sunflower (Helianthus) - Once the flower opens, the petals can be used as a salad garnish, gives a distinct bittersweet taste
Edible Parts - Flower petals
Rosa - Flavour reminiscent of strawberries or even green apples, it all depends on which variety of rosa it is. Can be used to garnish ice cream, desserts or salads
Edible Parts - Flower petals, but be sure to remove the bitter white portion of the petal
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The Edible Flowers Menu 
