The flowers are blooming everywhere! Below are the edible flowers that are available this week.
- Pansies (various colors) (Top right, bottom right)
- Johnny-Jump ups (not shown)
- Sweet Woodruff (below, left)
Want those flowers to last a little longer? Try candied flowers.
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Pansies (right photo) are large, pretty flowers that are edible and very versatile as a garish. Pansies come in multitude of different colors (Blue, Yellows, Purples, Reds, and more!)
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HERBS
The herbs are growing wild! Here's what's available now:
- Anise Hyssop
- Fennel, Bronze (left photo)
- Garlic Chives
- Garlic Shoots
- Garlic, Bulb
- Lemon Balm
- Lovage
- Oregano, Savory (common)
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- Oregano, GreekPeppermint
- Sage (Common) w/ flower bud
- Not available - Salad Burnet (currently busy blooming)
- Spearmint
- Tarragon
- Thyme
- Valerian Leaf
- Yarrow leaf
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GREENS & VEGGIES
Perennial greens are growing fast. Looking for something to stand out in a dish? Try these:
- Amaranth, red (baby leaves)
- Garlic Shoots or Bulbs
- Rhubarb
- Sorrel (lemony flavored)
- Valerian Greens (use in salads or for garnish)
- Wood sorrel
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Red Amaranth
Red Amaranth can be used as a young green. Larger leaves make a vibrant contrast garnish as does the long flowers when in bloom. (Blooms later in the summer).
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Cut flowers such as Lilac and Iris are also available.
Want to contact Terra Basics directly with questions? 603~234~1677
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