How to Use nasturtium in a Sentence
nasturtium
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Seeds to plant outdoors in the soil: Peas, nasturtiums, chard, onion sets.
—Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 11 May 2023
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And, of course, nasturtium, with their vivid orange blooms.
—Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Oct. 2021
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Aphids are said to love nasturtiums and loathe garlic and broccoli.
—Bonnie Blodgett, Twin Cities, 27 May 2017
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Add the large nasturtium leaves and stems, olive oil, parmesan, and salt and pulse until coarsely puréed.
—Elaine Johnson, Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
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There's a section full of thyme, and just across a small walkway: sage, parsley and nasturtiums.
—Jenn Harris, latimes.com, 14 Mar. 2018
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Black/Brown Dark tulips, nasturtiums, chocolate lace, and hellebore will all go straight to your emo goth’s heart.
—Heather Arndt Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 12 Feb. 2020
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Now the nasturtiums are on display, and these were started from cuttings last year.
—Cindy Atoji Keene, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Mar. 2018
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Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with nasturtium leaf.
—Anne Brockhoff, kansascity, 24 Apr. 2018
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Larger seeds, like nasturtiums and sweet peas, are planted about one-quarter to one-half inch deep.
—NOLA.com, 28 Oct. 2017
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Stewart also used the nasturtium to make an oil that will be a component in one of her cocktails.
—Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 26 June 2017
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North Carolina white shrimp baked in the wood oven with nasturtium vinaigrette.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2021
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For squash bugs, plant mint, chives, garlic, onion, tansy, radishes, nasturtiums, marigolds and bee balm near and among vines of winter and summer squash.
—OregonLive.com, 29 Mar. 2018
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Sprinkle with remaining marigold petals, along with nasturtium petals and pea shoots.
—Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
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In one dish that followed, sea buckthorn berries had been broken down into a cool soup in which nasturtium leaves floated like lily pads.
—Ligaya Mishan Anu Kumar, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2022
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Why not add nasturtium petals as garnishes to desserts instead of straight sugar?
—Mackenzie Nichols, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2023
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Beyond nasturtium blossoms and rose petals, a surprising number of blooms are a true delight to eat.
—Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 12 May 2023
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While most of these flowers are used for color and have little to no flavor, some, like arugula, radish, mustard, pea, nasturtium and marigold, have a lot of flavor.
—Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2018
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Some are involved: halibut cheek with ginger mint and savory blossoms, served on a nasturtium leaf.
—Alex Delany, Bon Appétit, 7 Nov. 2019
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Skate gets dusted with potato starch, sauteed till the fish turns gold, and positioned on a tangy pool of buttermilk, bolstered with clam juice and streaked with green nasturtium oil.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2019
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Last year, nasturtiums commandeered the waterfall with their red-orange flowers, and the ponds were thick with water lilies.
—Maria L. La Ganga, idahostatesman, 14 Apr. 2017
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Borage, marigold, nasturtium and chamomile will be some of the edible flowers planted with the vegetables.
—Kendra Parks, NOLA.com, 21 Aug. 2017
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Also seen was nasturtium, grown in gardens and whose flowers are sometimes picked for salads, but the leaves are edible, too, Stark said.
—Rebecca Parr, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2017
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Dominoes of bonito from Spain’s Atlantic coast were smoked over thyme and sage, then served with pistachios, ponzu, and umbrellas of spicy nasturtium.
—Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2023
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Try the Oyster, a surprising mix of melt-in-your-mouth oysters floating in a pool of nasturtium dashi (a broth made from nasturtium leaves and flowers) and topped with mustard greens and grains ($13).
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2021
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Try her best garden aperitif: a fizzy Prosecco spritzer muddled with fresh mint and garnished with in-bloom nasturtium petals and peach slices.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2020
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Waiters bring bowls set with chunks of crab, lily buds, wood ear mushrooms and nasturtium flowers and leaves, then pour on a rich, dark fumet bolstered with white peppercorn and black vinegar.
—Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2018
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Insect-repelling nasturtium flowers, squash blossoms, fresh sage, and fresh oregano are the other runners up.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2023
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In cold water, dip edible flowers such as nasturtiums or the blossoms of chives or basil; let dry on a towel; then gently press the flowers into a cheese round.
—Catherine Romano, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2017
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Floor-to-ceiling windows lead you to a wide-open terrace with a greenhouse and rows of flower beds that grow fresh produce from beetroot to courgettes, nasturtium flowers, and green runner beans.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
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Descend into the canyon around the rainy season to encounter a mystical meadow filled with blooming nasturtiums, then ascend to the main section of Golden Hill Park for serene views of Downtown.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2023
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