Lilac Scented Honey

Lilac Scented Honey

Do you love lilacs? Did you know these fragrant spring blossoms can be steeped into a delightful tea? Sipping lilac flower tea is a lovely, relaxing, springtime experience that can be enjoyed warm or chilled. Lilac tea is aromatic, with a light astringency, and...
Plant a Kitchen Garden

Plant a Kitchen Garden

With spring in sight, it’s the perfect time to plan your edible flower and herb garden! Local markets and garden shops are brimming with ideas, seeds, and ready-to-go plants. Whether your garden is inground, in patio pots, or on a sunny window sill, you can grow an...
Hibiscus Margarita Lime Pops

Hibiscus Margarita Lime Pops

Looking for a cool, refreshing summer treat? Try these tangy, tropical frozen treats! High in vitamin C and oh so good, you’ll want to make 1 batch with alcohol for the big kids and 1 without for the little ones! On the go? Check out the tea tips below… Hibiscus...
Natural Flower Dye

Natural Flower Dye

Did you know you can create beautifully coloured eggs using edible flowers? They top the list of fruits, veggies and spices that create stunning natural colours. So, skip the chemicals and use the natural dye in flowers to colour everything from eggs to foods, to...
Nettle Mint Pesto Recipe

Nettle Mint Pesto Recipe

Have you tried stinging nettles? If not you’re in for a tasty springtime treat! Here’s how to tame the sting and make a delicious Nettle Mint Pesto. Similar in taste to spinach, only wilder, these nutritional greens can be foraged or garden grown. They are the main...
Sauteed Spring Hosta Shoots Recipe

Sauteed Spring Hosta Shoots Recipe

If you grow hosta you’re in for a tasty spring treat! Did you know they’re edible? The young shoots have a delicious flavour similar to asparagus. Try this simple but delicious dish and you’ll wonder why you never tried them before. Pick shoots from the perimeter of...