From tangy hibiscus to peppery nasturtium and sweet squash blossoms, flowers can be as delicious as they are beautiful.

A classic culinary flower, lavender pairs nicely with ice cream and sorbet, cookies and scones, tea, salad dressings and looks and tastes lovely frozen into ice cubes. (Chris LaBelle) Pop some flowers ...

Floral centerpieces on the dinner table are a classic and timeless tradition, but flowers can sometimes show up on your dinner plate, too. Edible flowers are used in many different styles of cuisine ...

Lavender instantly soothes and calms when you light a candle with the scent, but have you ever tried adding it to your pastries, teas and lemonades? This delicate purple plant offers intriguing floral ...

If you don't garden, edible flowers sometimes seem an exotic and expensive proposition. You spend several dollars on a small plastic "clamshell" of precious, delicate blossoms, and even that small ...