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I encourage gardeners to blend food crops and herbs into their landscaping. A major part of this concept is to use plants with edible flowers as well as other edible parts. Of course, not all flowers are edible — some are poisonous either naturally or from toxic chemical pesticides. Here are some guidelines for you:<\/p>\n
1. Not all flowers are edible. Some are poisonous. Learn the difference.<\/p>\n
2. Eat flowers only when you are positive they are edible and non-toxic.<\/p>\n
3. Eat only flowers that have been grown organically.<\/p>\n
4. Do not eat flowers from florists, nurseries or garden centers unless you know they\u2019ve been maintained organically.<\/p>\n
5. Do not eat flowers if you have hay fever, asthma or allergies.<\/p>\n
6. Do not eat flowers growing on the side of the road.<\/p>\n
7. Remove pistils and stamens from large flowers before eating and eat only the petals.<\/p>\n
8. Introduce flowers and herbs in general into your diet the way you would new foods to a baby – one at a time in small quantities.<\/p>\n
Note: Pregnant women should avoid all strong herbs and no plant should be ingested in excess by anyone at anytime. Edible flowers can be used to enhance food at breakfast, lunch and dinner. They can also be used in teas. Here are some of the best edible landscaping choices.<\/p>\n
SHADE TREES:
\nGinkgo – tea from leaves
\nJujube – fruit
\nLinden – tea from flowers
\nMulberry – fruit
\nPecan – edible nuts
\nPersimmon – fruit
\nWalnut – edible nuts<\/p>\n
ORNAMENTAL TREES:
\nApple – fruit and edible flowers
\nApricot – fruit and edible flowers
\nCitrus – edible fruit, flowers and leaves for tea
\nCrabapple – fruit and edible flowers
\nFig – fruit
\nMexican plum – fruit
\nPeach – fruit and edible flowers
\nPear – fruit and edible flowers
\nPersimmon – fruit
\nPlum – fruit and edible flowers
\nRedbud – edible flowers
\nRusty blackhaw viburnum – edible berries and flowers for teas
\nWitch hazel – tea from leaves<\/p>\n
SHRUBS:
\nAgarita – fruit for wine, jellies and jams
\nAlthea – edible flower petals
\nBay – tea and food seasoning from leaves
\nPomegranate – edible fruit
\nTurk\u2019s cap – flowers and fruit for tea<\/p>\n
ANNUALS:
\nBegonias – edible flowers
\nDaylilies – edible flowers
\nDianthus – edible flowers
\nGinger – food, seasoning and tea from roots
\nHibiscus – edible flower petals
\nJohnny jump-ups – edible flowers
\nNasturtium – edible leaves, buds and flowers
\nPansies – edible flowers
\nPeanuts – edible nuts
\nPurslane – edible leaves and flowers
\nSunflower – edible seeds and flower petals<\/p>\n
VINES:
\nBeans and Peas – edible pods and seed
\nGourds – edible flower petals
\nGrapes – edible fruit and leaves for tea and dolmas
\nLuffa – edible flowers, shoots and young fruits
\nMalabar spinach – edible foliage
\nPassion flower – edible fruit, tea from leaves<\/p>\n
GROUND COVERS:
\nClover – tea from leaves and flowers
\nCreeping thyme – teas and food flavoring
\nGotu kola – tea from leaves
\nMints – food and teas from flowers and leaves
\nOregano – teas and food flavoring
\nViolets – leaves in salads and tea from flowers and leaves<\/p>\n
PERENNIALS:
\nAnise hyssop- edible flowers, foliage for tea
\nBlackberries – edible berries, foliage for tea
\nChives – edible foliage and flowers
\nGarlic – edible flowers, greens and cloves
\nHibiscus – edible flower petals
\nHoja santa – leaves for flavoring meats and other foods
\nJerusalem artichoke – roots for food
\nLavender – leaves and flowers for tea
\nOxalis leaves & flowers
\nMonarda – flowers and leaves for tea
\nPeppers – fruit, tea from fruit
\nPurple coneflower – all plant parts for tea
\nRosemary – food seasoning and tea from leaves and flowers
\nRoses – petals and hips for teas and salads
\nSalvia – edible flowers, foliage for teas
\nSweet marigold – leaves and flowers for tea and garnish
\nTurk\u2019s cap – flowers & fruit for tea<\/p>\n
If you have any questions on this newsletter or any other topic, tune in Sunday 8am -11am (CST) to the Dirt Doctor Radio Show<\/font><\/a>. Listen on the internet or find a station in your area. The phone number for the show is 1 866-444-3478.<\/p>\nPlease share this newsletter with everyone in your address book and all of your friends on Facebook<\/font><\/a> and Twitter to help me spread the word on organics.<\/p>\nNaturally yours,<\/p>\n
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\nHoward Garrett\n<\/p>\n
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Membership supports TORC.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
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<\/a> <\/font><\/a><\/p>\nEdible Landscaping<\/strong><\/p>\n I encourage gardeners to blend food crops and herbs into their landscaping. A major part of this concept is to use plants with edible flowers as well as other edible parts. Of course, not all flowers are edible — some are poisonous either naturally or from toxic chemical pesticides. Here are some guidelines for you:<\/p>\n 1. Not all flowers are edible. Some are poisonous. Learn the difference.<\/p>\n 2. Eat flowers only when you are positive they are edible and non-toxic.<\/p>\n 3. Eat only flowers that have been grown organically.<\/p>\n 4. Do not eat flowers from florists, nurseries or garden centers unless you know they\u2019ve been maintained organically.<\/p>\n 5. Do not eat flowers if you have hay fever, asthma or allergies.<\/p>\n 6. Do not eat flowers growing on the side of the road.<\/p>\n 7. Remove pistils and stamens from large flowers before eating and eat only the petals.<\/p>\n 8. Introduce flowers and herbs in general into your diet the way you would new foods to a baby – one at a time in small quantities.<\/p>\n Note: Pregnant women should avoid all strong herbs and no plant should be ingested in excess by anyone at anytime. Edible flowers can be used to enhance food at breakfast, lunch and dinner. They can also be used in teas. Here are some of the best edible landscaping choices.<\/p>\n SHADE TREES: ORNAMENTAL TREES: SHRUBS: ANNUALS: VINES: GROUND COVERS: PERENNIALS: If you have any questions on this newsletter or any other topic, tune in Sunday 8am -11am (CST) to the Dirt Doctor Radio Show<\/font><\/a>. Listen on the internet or find a station in your area. The phone number for the show is 1 866-444-3478.<\/p>\n Please share this newsletter with everyone in your address book and all of your friends on Facebook<\/font><\/a> and Twitter to help me spread the word on organics.<\/p>\n Naturally yours,<\/p>\n \nHoward Garrett\n<\/p>\n Join the Organic Club of America<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n Membership supports TORC.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
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\nGinkgo – tea from leaves
\nJujube – fruit
\nLinden – tea from flowers
\nMulberry – fruit
\nPecan – edible nuts
\nPersimmon – fruit
\nWalnut – edible nuts<\/p>\n
\nApple – fruit and edible flowers
\nApricot – fruit and edible flowers
\nCitrus – edible fruit, flowers and leaves for tea
\nCrabapple – fruit and edible flowers
\nFig – fruit
\nMexican plum – fruit
\nPeach – fruit and edible flowers
\nPear – fruit and edible flowers
\nPersimmon – fruit
\nPlum – fruit and edible flowers
\nRedbud – edible flowers
\nRusty blackhaw viburnum – edible berries and flowers for teas
\nWitch hazel – tea from leaves<\/p>\n
\nAgarita – fruit for wine, jellies and jams
\nAlthea – edible flower petals
\nBay – tea and food seasoning from leaves
\nPomegranate – edible fruit
\nTurk\u2019s cap – flowers and fruit for tea<\/p>\n
\nBegonias – edible flowers
\nDaylilies – edible flowers
\nDianthus – edible flowers
\nGinger – food, seasoning and tea from roots
\nHibiscus – edible flower petals
\nJohnny jump-ups – edible flowers
\nNasturtium – edible leaves, buds and flowers
\nPansies – edible flowers
\nPeanuts – edible nuts
\nPurslane – edible leaves and flowers
\nSunflower – edible seeds and flower petals<\/p>\n
\nBeans and Peas – edible pods and seed
\nGourds – edible flower petals
\nGrapes – edible fruit and leaves for tea and dolmas
\nLuffa – edible flowers, shoots and young fruits
\nMalabar spinach – edible foliage
\nPassion flower – edible fruit, tea from leaves<\/p>\n
\nClover – tea from leaves and flowers
\nCreeping thyme – teas and food flavoring
\nGotu kola – tea from leaves
\nMints – food and teas from flowers and leaves
\nOregano – teas and food flavoring
\nViolets – leaves in salads and tea from flowers and leaves<\/p>\n
\nAnise hyssop- edible flowers, foliage for tea
\nBlackberries – edible berries, foliage for tea
\nChives – edible foliage and flowers
\nGarlic – edible flowers, greens and cloves
\nHibiscus – edible flower petals
\nHoja santa – leaves for flavoring meats and other foods
\nJerusalem artichoke – roots for food
\nLavender – leaves and flowers for tea
\nOxalis leaves & flowers
\nMonarda – flowers and leaves for tea
\nPeppers – fruit, tea from fruit
\nPurple coneflower – all plant parts for tea
\nRosemary – food seasoning and tea from leaves and flowers
\nRoses – petals and hips for teas and salads
\nSalvia – edible flowers, foliage for teas
\nSweet marigold – leaves and flowers for tea and garnish
\nTurk\u2019s cap – flowers & fruit for tea<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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