Edible Flowers
Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh is the creator and owner of Backyard Patch Herbs, an online purveyor of salt-free, gluten-free, preservative free herb cooking and tea products. She speaks and shares herb information at The Morton Arboretum, Chicago Flower & Garden Show, and online on the Backyard Patch Herbal Blog. She discussed the edible nature of a wide variety of flowers and flowering herbs. More than 20 flowering plants were shown with information on harvesting, preserving, and preparing.
I had the honor of attending the District IX annual spring meeting on March 14, 2023, along with Marianne P, Nancy Z, Betty C, Barb G, and Jane B. We had a really wonderful time. So great to be with like minded people.
We watched as professional floral designer from Lake Zurich Florist, Mary Cantrell, made these incredible arrangements. Betty did not win anything. There is a story there. Ask her ! Holly Swehla
Congratulations to Marianne P and the Yearbook Committee for receiving first place for the yearbook, in the medium club division!