Edible Flowers Talk at So Cal Spring Garden Show

Here’s your chance to learn about The Allure of Edible Flowers during Seasonal Wisdom’s upcoming talk at the 25th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show at South Coast Plaza. It’s an honor to join a number of prestigious garden speakers during this fun gardening event, April 24-27, 2014. Check it out! (Photo of violets by Rebecca Lee/Flickr)

The ancient Romans did it. So did Thomas Jefferson at Monticello, and Queen Elizabeth I in the 16th century. Eating flowers isn’t a foodie trend. History shows it’s a culinary tradition that’s been enjoyed for a very long time. Here’s a chive flower dip from Isabel Gomes of Isabel Lawrence Photographers.

Along with providing eye-opening historical facts, this lively presentation will show how to grow, harvest and enjoy eight popular edible flowers. Many of these plants are probably growing in your garden right now. You’ll also get serving ideas and safety advice for eating edible flowers safely. Before you leave, you’ll be amazed how easily these flowers can enhance your meals, such as these colorful pansy petals in this heirloom mesclun mix.

Event Details

See Seasonal Wisdom present The Allure of Edible Flowers on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 12:30 p.m.

This Southern California Spring Garden Show event will be held at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California. There is FREE admission and parking.

Along with demonstration gardens and more than 75 garden-related vendors, there will be garden presentations by such notables as Johanna Silver, associate editor of Sunset Magazine; Shirley Bovshow of the Home and Family show on the Hallmark Channel; and Jane Gates of Gates and Croft Horticultural Design, among others. It’s a great way to learn more about gardening and get inspired for the upcoming growing season.

Hope to see you there!