No I did not try :D
I have a friend who was making Ulex flavoured ice creams. Using the flowers only. Apparently they were very good!
My Tamron is 300 too. It can do some nice bokeh as well. I just use it too often. Always pick the Sigma.
That's why I don't have many birds shots I guess :p
It's all good. You do bubbly plants and I'll do the birds. ;)
Deal! :D