The Joys and Benefits of Summer Flowers

Flowers offer us food and medicine in addition to beauty. Let's explore some of our favorite summer flowers and the many ways we can enjoy them in the kitchen and apothecary. Some of our favorite summer flowers include Chamomile, Rose and Yarrow. We share some recipes and advice on how to make the most of these summer delights.We'll also talk about some creative ways to use the bounty of herbs and veggies that are available right now. Check out the Mountain Rose Herbs blog that's packed with useful content and recipes: https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/If you're able, join us at the Seed Savers Exchange 50th anniversary conference: https://seedsavers.org/events/50th-anniversary-celebration/Throughout the episode we mention some of our favorite Small House products LOTION made with chamomile infusion: https://www.smallhousefarm.com/product/soothing-lotion/HEALING SALVE made with yarrow: https://www.smallhousefarm.com/product/healing-salve/Want to learn more about the International Herb Association's Herb of the Year? https://www.iherb.org/Get your copy of HERBS IN EVERY SEASON https://www.smallhousefarm.com/product/herbs-in-every-season/Support the podcast by joining our Patreon for as little as $3/month at www.patreon.com/smallhousefarmConnect with us!IG: @small_house_farmFB: @smallhousefarmYT: @smallhousefarmwww.seedsandweedspodcast.com Support the showSupport for the Seeds & Weeds Podcast comes from Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company which invites you to the National Heirloom Expo in Mansfield Missouri September 27 and 28. The Expo has been called the World’s Fair of Pure Food, with music, food, fun, garden experts from around the world and the wildest flowers, fruits, and vegetables you’ve ever seen. Learn more at Rareseeds.comSupport the show