The Power of Flowers
"All the flowers would have very extra special powers" This is a quotation from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. Flowers have been a sign of peace and love throughout the ages. From the"Flower Power" movement of the 1960's, when activist and young pacifist Jane Rose Kasmir was photographed putting a flower on the bayonets of guards at the Pentagon during a demonstration against the Vietnam War on October 21, 1967. A Moment in time that would go on in American culture and heritage to reflect a moment of serenity in a time of warfare, representing a new sort of passive resistance, coined by Ginsberg's 1965 essay titled How to Make a March/Spectacle. Throughout the late 1800's a woman rejecting a suitor could send him yellow roses. During world war one a guy departing for a battle overseas might present his girlfriend forget-me-nots. Most people remember that red roses imply"I love you," but floriography itself has been largely forgotten, a Victorian clinic at which particular kinds of flowers meant different items.

In some cases flowers may have a more grim representation like calla lilies in a funeral. Recently evidence of flowers dating back to the ancient period have been found through'Flower Fossils'. Archaeologists discovered skeletons of a man, two women and a baby buried together in soil containing pollen of flowers in a cave in Iraq. This association of flowers with all the cave dwelling Neanderthals of the Pleistocene epoch is indicative of the role of flowers in burial rituals. Evaluation of the sediment pollen concentrated in batches, suggested that potential bunches of flowers were placed on the tomb. Closer evaluation of the flower pollen enabled scientists to recognize many blossoms that were present, all of which had some curative properties.

That's right, before we had the neighborhood drugstore pharmacy with it's many brilliant cough syrups to help our aliments we relied upon flowers. Flowers like calendula for aches and pains or hyssop for a sore throat. Today you might have the ability to find Ecanechia in the regional drugstore. Although most of the immunity boosting qualities of this flower comes form it has roots, it is a healing flower the same. For the most part healing blossoms are something of the past. That is of course if you are excluding among the most contentious blossoms, the cannabis or marijuana flower. This highly debated flower is thought to aid in many of ailments such as chronic pain, depression and stomach upset, simply to mention a couple. Even though some countries have legalized cannabis for medical use, it's distributors and the patients that have come to rely on it has healing properties are under the continuous scrutiny of not only our national government but the state elected officials that continue to argue the validity of the flowers power.

Some flowers are just plan good to consume. Take the Squash flower. This bright and brilliant flower carries a buttery flavor of summer. Simply saute lightly and sprinkle a little salt and there you have it. A delicious snack that is also amazing. And you you have never had dried blueberries and dark chocolate with fresh and aromatic lavender, you then just don't understand what you're missing. Dandelions which are generally referred to as weeds are sweetest with a honey like flavor when they're picked young. Next time you make a salad or rice pilaf try adding some dandelion flowers and greens.

Making an eye catching edible flower garden is rewarding for all the senses. Flowers within an edible addition, attract vibrant flavors, colors, and textures to salads, soups, casseroles, and other dishes. Eating flowers is not as exotic as it may sound. The use of flowers as food goes back to the Stone Age with historical proof that early man ate these flowers as roses. You might not want to eat flowers in case you have asthma, allergies, or hay fever. You will want to be certain to just eat flowers which have been grown organically so they don't have any pesticide residue. I find it is best to collect blossoms in the cooler part of the day just like in the early morning after the dew has evaporated, or late day. Some common edible, annual flowers which are easy to grow in addition to yummy, include a number of vegetables and herbs which have edible flowers along with other edible pieces. Calendula/pot marigold (Calendula officinalis) comes in gold, yellow, or orange flowers with a tangy, peppery flavor. Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) has flowers in colors of white to crimson, with a watercress and peppery flavor. These flowers are also used because of their ability to help protect other crops in your garden from pests. Tuberous begonias (Begonia x tuberhybrida) have pink, white, yellow, red, orange or multicolor flowers with a citrus taste. Radish (Raphanus sativus) has yellowish, spicy-hot flowers very similar to the yellow blossoms of bolted chopped greens. If you love the bitterness of arugula then I suggest you try the flowers that pop out at the end of the growing season. These brown and white flowers are a gorgeous addition to sandwiches. One of my favorite uses is sprinkled with fresh skillet roasted mushrooms. Flowers of perennials and herbaceous plants offer a broad range of flavors too. Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) have lavender, white, or purple flowers with a strong onion flavor perfect for drifting on soups. Red clover (Trifolium pretense) contains sweet-tasting, pink or red flowers.

Violets (Viola odorata) have violet, pink, and white blossoms with a sweet to slightly sour flavor that in my view makes them an ideal candidate for candying. Here is how:

In a bowl, beat 2 egg whites with a wire whisk just until frothy. Place sugar in another bowl. Taking one violet at a time, pick it up by the stem and dip into egg whites, then covering all surfaces. Gently dip to the sugarbeing sure all of the petals, bottom and top, are coated. Put on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; snip off stalks. With a toothpick, open petals to original form. Sprinkle sugar on any uncoated places. Dry at a 200° oven for 30-40 minutes or until sugar crystallizes. Gently remove violets to wire racks with a spatula. I like to use an ultra skinny fish spatula for it. Sit with sugar if violets appear syrupy. Cool. Store in airtight containers with waxed paper between layers.

Trees and shrubs produce edible flowers. From the spring as weather begins to get warmer I really like to open my bedroom window and then fill my room with all the sweet smell of orange blossoms. This citrus honey smell can be obtained by throwing some fresh flower buds at a jar of sugar. The more the flowers sit at the sugar the better flavor you'll receive. Apple trees have these adorable little pink or white flowers with a floral to slightly sour flavor. Even though plum trees have similar pink to white blossoms but with a mild taste, like flower nectar. A personal favorite of mine is Honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.) Which features white, yellow, pink, or red blossoms with a honey-like flavor. I have only ever seen them reddish. When I was younger we lived in Arizona for a time. That is where I discovered these sweet treats. Although I normally was not permitted candies, these tiny hidden ruby treasures were a candy secret worth keeping.

Unfortunately there are some frequent flowering plants that you should avoid eating like hydrangeas. Although hydrangeas are not edible they're still quite amazing. Hydrangeas have a unique quality. Their beautiful colours are decided directly by the dirt you plant them in. That's right the more acidic the soil is darker blue the hydrangea will be. Presently a true white hydrangea will always stay white. For the most part hydrangeas don't flourish in pots. These bushy flowers have a root system which will usually out grow from a kettle in just 1 summer. But I have herd that if you put your potted hydrangeas over dirt area the roots will just grow right from the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot and straight down into the earth. The very first year the hydrangea is growing in the bud, regular watering is needed, as you would any potted plant. But the second year, the roots should begin growing out the drainage holes into the ground. Don't move the bud, the better the plant becomes rooted into the floor, the less it needs supplemental watering. If you must move the plant or give it away, simply cut the roots off directly under the pot, and the hydrangea should transplant nicely.



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