April Showers bring Edible Flowers!

We’ve assembled a list of our favorite edible flowers and a guide to what you should start planting in your own garden this time of year!

There are many beautiful flowers that are widely available, but not all pretty flowers are edible. Please don’t add toxic flowers to your creations! When in doubt just google it

Here are some of our favorite edible flowers to use at Wander + Graze:

Safe Picks

  • Dianthus
  • Zinnia
  • Chamomile
  • Mums
  • Calendula
  • Pansies
  • Marigolds
  • Violas
  • Nasturtium
  • Bachelor Buttons
  • Sweet Elysium
  • Sunflowers
  • Cosmos

We’re often asked, “What does that flower taste like?!”

Floral. A Plant. But it’s SO PRETTY! 😍

Edible flowers included in the charcuterie boards made by Wander + Graze in Denver.
Vegetables planted in April for harvest in Denver winter in December.

April is The Time to Plant:

  • Sugar Snap Peas
  • Lettuce
  • Brussel sprouts
  • Carrots
  • Onions
  • Broccoli
  • Cauliflower
  • Potatoes
  • Radishes
  • Kale