Edible Flower recipe

 The spring weather draws me outside,

to dig in the dirt.

Last week I planted my vegetable garden,

some new plants in my flower beds,

and I'm ready for more.

My friend Karen has taken cuttings

and started some new plants for me.

WhooHoo!  I'm so excited!

Can't wait to add them to my garden.

Photos to come later.

In the meantime I wanted to share

some photos of spring flowers

followed by an edible flower recipe.

Wildflowers in Sarita, Texas.

The Texas thistle flower is pretty,

and butterflies love them.

Flowers are always pretty in mass.

Aren't these pretty?

Not sure what they are,

but it may the little wildflower called

Rosita.

One flower I love to grow is

 nasturtiums.

I'm putting it on my list of seeds to purchase.

Here is a recipe that I've made

 using the edible nasturtium flower.

I got it from

The Pleasure of Herbs

by Phyllis Shaudys

Nasturtium Salad

2 cucumbers

36 small nasturtium leaves

1/2 tsp. dry mustard

2 T. wine vinegar

6 T. salad oil

salt and pepper to taste

2 T. chopped fresh tarragon

6 nasturtium flowers with leaves

Peel and slice cucumbers thinly.

Wash nasturtiums leaves;

remove stems and drain. 

Mix well in blender the remaining ingredients,

 except for the flowers with leaves. 

 When ready to serve,

combine the cucumbers, small nasturtium leaves,

 and the dressing and toss gently. 

Garnich with nasturtium flowers with leaves. 

Serves 4

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There are many ways to enjoy spring.

Go get your hands in the dirt and....

Savor the Day!

Yvonne