A professional horticulturist highlights five of the easiest edible flowers to grow from seed, along with sowing tips to help ...

Instead of carving up the traditional spooky jack-o'-lanterns this year, give your front porch a whimsical touch with floral pumpkins. This simple DIY is made for anyone who wants to celebrate an ...

Edible flowers can be found in many backyard landscapes and herb gardens. Many annuals and perennials produce flowers with culinary potential. Roses (rosa spp.), lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and ...

Besides adding color and interest, there are plenty of healthy reasons to incorporate edible flowers into your recipes. Just like their mother plants, edible flowers contain cancer-fighting ...

There is a Chinese proverb that says: “When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one and a lily with the other.” It turns out you would not only be able to eat the ...

Q. What is the difference between squash, pumpkins, and gourds? Are some gourds edible? Squash (both winter and summer types), pumpkins, and gourds are members of the cucurbit family (as are cucumbers ...

Fall is in the air and I’m thinking of ways to incorporate a nod to the season in my home. When it comes to decorating, my favorite part is adding interesting, fun and unique details that give our ...

Will you be adding some new flowering plants to your garden this spring? If you like to cook with what you grow, consider planting some that do double duty by providing attractive flowers that are ...