The hibiscus flower is enjoying increasing popularity as an ingredient in teas, libations, sorbets, vinaigrettes, and more. However, the hibiscus flower has been around for centuries and continues to ...

Here's what I love about midsummer gardens: You can have your hibiscus, and eat it, too. As I noted last week, I've been determined to find a good selection of July and August bloomers that can be ...

Greenport, N.Y., chocolatier Miche Bacher’s new book, “Cooking With Flowers” (Quirk, $24.95), came out last week. Newsday talked to Bacher about picking, preparing and cooking with flowers. Q: What ...

Edible flowers have been used in African cuisine for centuries, adding a unique flavor and visual appeal to dishes ...

It’s like discovering your pageant princess cousin won the Nobel Peace Prize for her humanitarian efforts as a doctor. The humble hibiscus is that cousin in the herbal universe — attractive, healing ...

Set your hibiscus up for success—whether it's hardy or tropical—for more beautiful blooms next year. Large, trumpet-shaped blooms give hibiscus plants a tropical appearance that lends a vacation vibe ...

Nasturtiums come in a variety of warm colors. Their petals add a spicy or peppery flavor to foods. You can find hibiscus flowers in a variety of colors. They can be a showy garnish as whole flowers or ...

Cranberry hibiscus possesses the rare combination of beauty, utility and edibility. Once established, this tropical hibiscus is a landscaping standout, requires little to no tending or irrigation, and ...

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 ...