Flowering herbs that smell and taste delicious

When we think of flowers, we don’t often think of common culinary ingredients. However, there are many flowering herbs that we can enjoy as cut blooms and in our favourite foods. Some of them can even be grown as potted plants so you will always have a fresh supply in your home.

Lavender

This is easily one of the most popular of all flowering herbs. They do very well in pots as well as in your garden. The cut stems can be used to create fresh and dried flower displays. You can also use the blooms to make the most delicious and soothing tea. Add these flowers to your bath water and enjoy the calming effects as you prepare for a peaceful night’s rest.

Thai Basil

Thai Basil has a spicier flavour and scent compared to Sweet Basil. Not only is it loved for its fragrant leaves, but its lovely dark purple or reddish-purple flowers too. The plant produces blooms in the spring and summer months. Remember, if you want to use the plant in your food, you should save some of the earlier flowers for replanting.

Rosemary

Yet another popular flower herb to add to different dishes like roast meat in the oven. Rosemary is particularly popular as a seasoning for chicken and lamb. If you wish to grow rosemary in your garden, you should plant the seeds and allow the plant to grow and bloom.

These are some of the very best and most popular flowering herbs that you can grow in your home or garden, use to decorate various rooms and enjoy in a number of delicious dishes. If you find that you have too much and you don’t know what to do with all your herbs, you can always pick them and allow them to dry out. You can also share them with your friends, family and neighbours.