Author

Vanessa Garrett

Vanessa Garrett is a staff writer at Biology Insights reporting on wild foods and foraging. Living in South Bend, Indiana, she spent earlier years as a feature writer, arts reviewer, and restaurant critic for a city newspaper before turning to edible plants. Garrett received a BA in culinary arts and leads local weekend foraging walks.

Are All Daisies Edible? Which to Eat and Which to Avoid
Are Petunias Edible? Safety and Culinary Uses
What Flowers Are Not Edible? Identifying Toxic Varieties
What Type of Lavender Is Edible?
Are Dianthus Edible? A Guide to Eating These Flowers
Are All Chrysanthemums Edible?
Are Wax Flowers Edible? What You Need to Know
Are Lotus Flowers Edible? And Other Parts of the Plant
Bitter Melon Flower: Its Characteristics and Uses
Are Aster Flowers Edible? Safety and Culinary Uses