Edible Flowers

Yes! Lots of Flowers are actually edible! When we think of flowers, most of us picture a blooming garden or a fresh bouquet on the table. But what if we told you those same vibrant petals can take center stage in your kitchen? On the farm we love to use our flowers to decorate food and cocktails at garden parties and to incorporate into recipes.

Why Use Edible Flowers?

Edible flowers are more than just pretty garnishes—they bring subtle (and sometimes bold) flavors that can elevate everyday dishes. From peppery to floral, citrusy to herbal, there's a bloom for almost every taste preference.

They’re perfect for:

• Infusing syrups, honey, or sugar

• Decorating cakes, cookies, and cocktails

• Adding color to salads or pasta dishes

• Freezing into ice cubes for fancy drinks

• Garnishing soups or cheese boards

List of Edible flowers

• Violas

• Marigolds

• Lilacs

• Pansies

• Carnations

• Gladioli

• Snap dragons

• Dianthus

• Onion chive flowers

• Bachelor buttons

• Roses

• Squash flowers

• Chamomile

• Feverfew

• Nasturtiums

• Borage

• Calendula

• Peony

  Before adding flowers to your plate:

  • • Make sure they’re edible. Not all flowers are safe to consume. Most are toxic!

    • Avoid pesticides. Only use blooms that are organically grown or free from chemicals.

    • Use in moderation. Even edible flowers can cause digestive issues if eaten in large amounts.

    • Double-check your allergies. If you have seasonal allergies or plant sensitivities, test small amounts first.

Here is some examples of how we incorporated our flowers for our garden party! I have our delicious lilac lemonade recipe linked below!

click here for our lilac lemonade recipe

Simple Ways to Use Edible Flowers

1. Floral-Infused Syrup
   Steep rose petals, lavender, or chamomile in hot sugar syrup. Use for cocktails, cakes, or pancakes.

2. Pressed Flower Cookies
   Place fresh edible flowers on sugar cookie dough before baking for a stunning effect.

3. Flower Ice Cubes
   Freeze small blooms (like violas or borage) in ice cube trays for beautiful beverages.

4. Petal Salad
   Mix peppery nasturtiums, borage, and calendula petals into a green salad for extra flavor and wow factor.

5. Cake Garnishes
   Use whole blooms like pansies or rose petals to top frosted cakes for a garden-party vibe.

Using edible flowers in your cooking adds not just beauty, but a connection to the garden. Whether you’re infusing a syrup or topping a cake, flowers can make the everyday feel a little more magical. So next time you’re out tending your garden, consider plucking a few petals for your plate.

Keep an eye on our upcoming workshops and events. We host a garden party every summer where you can taste some flower inspired drinks and dishes and learn all about growing edible flowers in your garden.