Helianthus annuus Sunflower (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Growing Sunflowers
Easy growing sunflowers in the garden. List of recommended sunflowers. Learn where and how to plant, how to grow, care and harvest sunflowers.
Dressing up a summer salad or any meal with edible flowers is a centuries-old tradition in Europe that continues worldwide today. Here are our personal recommendations for edible flowers straight from the garden for cooking and garnishing any meal. It is a visual pleasure. And mixed with the summer season of the outdoors, it is a delight to all dining. Imagine the sprinkling of small white petals from arugula or cilantro (coriander), or the striking purple blossoms from the rosemary or chives, or the summer yellow flowers from the kale or calendula plant. Some flowers are mild in flavour, while others are stronger or peppery, like lavender. Our list of recommended plants and edible garden will add to this section those plants with flowers that we have used and are a must to add to your meals.
English Lavender (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
How To Best Grow Lavender
Lavandula, better known as lavender, is famous for its fragrant flowers. Learn where to plant, how to care, grow and prune lavender plants.
Cilantro / Coriander Stems And Leaves (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
Tips For Growing Cilantro
Tips how to plant and grow cilantro in your garden. Learn the difference between coriander and cilantro herb, and how to harvest cilantro.
Potted Chives (photo by Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)
How To Grow Chives
Learn how to plant and grow chives in the garden. Tips cooking with chives. Versatile herb is a useful companion herb and insect deterrent.
Winterbor Kale (photo by My Garden Plot)
Easy To Grow Kale
Learn interesting tips about growing this cool-season vegetable, and where and when to plant kale in your veggie plot.
Young Arugula Leaves Growing (photo by My Garden Plot)
Arugula Also Known As Rocket
Tips on growing arugula. When and when to plant arugula, how to harvest and learn a little about its culinary history and uses in salads.
Flowering Rosemary Herb Shrub (photo by My Garden Plot)
Growing Rosemary Herb
The rosemary plant is one of the most aromatic Mediterranean herbs. Learn where to plant and how to grow and care for rosemary herb shrub.