Plant Platters
Baltimore magazine|March 2017

Dinner is served—in your garden, that is.

Victoria Elder
Plant Platters

WE WOULDN’T BLAME you if you only associate a flower garden with beauty. But by introducing the right species, it can double as a tasty food source, too.

The uses for sliced and diced f lower heads are just about endless, from adding flavor to sauces and dressings to providing ornamental touches on everything from salads to cakes and cocktails. And they’re nutritious, too—many flower buds are loaded with vitamin C or A.

One caveat, though: They’re only safe to eat if they’re homegrown without chemical sprays, pesticides, or harsh fertilizers. With that in mind, here are six plants to get you started.

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This story is from the March 2017 edition of Baltimore magazine.

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