Watch as a simple red onion transforms into a stunning garnish flower perfect for elevating any dish or plating like a pro.

A burst of freshness and aromatic notes can be added with fresh herbs, microgreens, or edible flowers. The possibility to add contrast and balance to the dish is provided by garnishes.

Plenty of easy-to-grow flowers that bring energy and beauty to your garden are also completely edible and can be used to infuse food and drinks with unusual flavors and eye-catching colors.

The tallest of this group of edible flowers, calendulas, sometimes grow to 24 inches. Online, you will find recipes for Calendula Confetti Salad, or you can use the petals as garnish.

Edible flowers such as violet and lavender can be used to make flavored sugars. Add a tablespoon of crushed dried flowers to a cup of granulated sugar and mix in the food processor for 30 seconds.

She’s been farming for nearly 20 years and is currently cultivating 150 varieties of veggies, herbs, and flowers. Hanson has seen the edible flower trend ebb and flow over the years.