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Nasturtium |
NASTURTIUM in the Garden: Don't have it. I had no idea this was an herb! Like my beloved cilantro, this thrives in cooler weather, so plant in the fall. This annual grows happily in a well-drained container. Plant seeds 2 inches deep for blooms in four to six weeks.
NASTURTIUM in your diet: Stuff the flowers with herbed cream cheese or fold them into omelets for a peppery punch.
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Cornflowers or Bachelor's Button |
CORNFLOWERS in the Garden: Don't have it. The name originated from being a weed in corn fields. Cornflowers are both perennials or annuals depending on the variety. They are easy to grow and also come in pink and white. This flowers are often included in your 'wild flower' packages. Grow these annuals in full sun and plant in early spring.
CORNFLOWERS in your diet: Remove the petals from the bitter center bud and mix them into pasta salad to add extra color and an earthy, clove-like taste. I hear this flower has a bland taste but has some medical benefits. It makes an excellent garish in salads, entrees and drinks.
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Portulaca |
PORTULACA in your Garden: This flower thrives in hot weather and even poor soil conditions and adapts to most garden conditions. The flowers usually close at night or on cloudy days. Little fertilizer is needed as it will make it grow but will not produce the desired flowers.
PORTULACA in your diet: Leaves and flowers are edible with a salty, spinach-like flavor. The leaves can thicken soups and fortify salads with omega-3 fatty acids.
In conclusion, Portulacas are my flower, but I need to tap the breaks with the projects. I'll add them in a few months.