Adding Edibles to the Adding Edibles to the LandscapeLandscape

2009

Edible LandscapingEdible Landscaping

Incorporating food-producing plants into an existing landscape

Why Plant an Edible Why Plant an Edible Landscape?Landscape?

Economy – help feed your familyQuality – fresh, fully ripe foodVariety – unusual plants or kinds

not readily available

Why Plant an Edible Why Plant an Edible Landscape?Landscape?

Carbon footprint – save transportation

Safety – control chemical usageRelaxation – pulling weeds can

be therapeutic!

Getting StartedGetting Started

Soil testSoil type

Getting StartedGetting Started

Obstacles

Getting StartedGetting Started

Amount and quality of

sunlight

Getting StartedGetting Started

Proximity to house/kitchenProximity to water

Getting StartedGetting Started

How do you want the plant to function in the landscape?

Shade TreeSmall Tree/ShrubHedgeGround CoverVinePerennialAnnual Impact

Edible Substitutions – Shade Edible Substitutions – Shade TreesTrees

ButternutWalnut

Edible Substitutions – Edible Substitutions – Ornamental TreesOrnamental Trees

Wild CherryPlumChokecherry

Edible Substitutions – Edible Substitutions – Ornamental TreesOrnamental Trees

ApplePear

Edible Substitutions – Edible Substitutions – Ornamental TreesOrnamental Trees

ApricotPeach

Edible Substitutions - ShrubsEdible Substitutions - Shrubs

HighbushCranberries

Edible Substitutions - ShrubsEdible Substitutions - Shrubs

Cherries

Edible Substitutions - ShrubsEdible Substitutions - Shrubs

JuneberriesBlueberries

Edible Substitutions - ShrubsEdible Substitutions - Shrubs

Currants

Edible Substitutions - ShrubsEdible Substitutions - Shrubs

Gooseberries

Edible Substitutions - HedgeEdible Substitutions - Hedge

Buffalo berries

Edible Substitutions - HedgeEdible Substitutions - Hedge

Raspberries

Edible Substitutions - HedgeEdible Substitutions - Hedge

Asparagus

Edible Substitutions - VinesEdible Substitutions - Vines

Kiwi

Edible Substitutions – VinesEdible Substitutions – Vines

Grapes

Edible Substitutions – VinesEdible Substitutions – Vines

Hops

Edible Substitutions – VinesEdible Substitutions – Vines

CucumbersWinter squashMelons

Edible Substitutions – VinesEdible Substitutions – Vines

PeasBeans

Edible Substitutions – VinesEdible Substitutions – Vines

malabar spinach

Edible Substitutions – Ground Edible Substitutions – Ground CoversCovers

Thyme

Edible Substitutions – Ground Edible Substitutions – Ground CoversCovers

Mint

Edible Substitutions – Ground Edible Substitutions – Ground CoversCovers

Catmint

Edible Substitutions – Ground Edible Substitutions – Ground CoversCovers

Sweet woodruff

Edible Substitutions – Ground Edible Substitutions – Ground CoversCovers

Oregano

Edible Substitutions – Ground Edible Substitutions – Ground CoversCovers

Strawberries

Edible Substitutions – Ground Edible Substitutions – Ground CoversCovers

Sweetpotato

Edible Substitutions – Ground Edible Substitutions – Ground CoversCovers

Cucumber

Little Leaf

Standard

Edible Substitutions – Ground Edible Substitutions – Ground CoversCovers

Lettuce

Edible Substitutions – Edible Substitutions – PerennialsPerennials

Rhubarb

Edible Substitutions – Edible Substitutions – PerennialsPerennials

Jerusalem Artichoke

Edible Substitutions – Edible Substitutions – PerennialsPerennials

Horseradish

Edible Substitutions – Edible Substitutions – PerennialsPerennials

Chives

Edible Substitutions – Edible Substitutions – PerennialsPerennials

Sage

Edible Substitutions – Edible Substitutions – PerennialsPerennials

Anise Hyssop

Edible Substitutions – Edible Substitutions – Annual foliageAnnual foliage

Artichoke

Edible Substitutions – Annual Edible Substitutions – Annual foliagefoliage

parsley

Edible Substitutions – Annual Edible Substitutions – Annual FoliageFoliage

basil

Edible Substitutions – Annual Edible Substitutions – Annual foliagefoliage

DillFennel

Edible Substitutions – Annual Edible Substitutions – Annual foliagefoliage

carrots

Edible Substitutions – Edible Substitutions – AnnualsAnnualstomatoes

Edible Substitutions – Edible Substitutions – AnnualsAnnuals

peppers

Edible Substitutions – Edible Substitutions – AnnualsAnnuals

cabbage

Edible Substitutions – Edible Substitutions – AnnualsAnnuals

summer squash

Edible Substitutions – Edible Substitutions – AnnualsAnnuals

eggplant

Edible Substitutions – Edible Substitutions – AnnualsAnnuals

okra

Edible Substitutions – Edible Substitutions – AnnualsAnnuals

chamomile

Edible Substitutions – Edible Substitutions – AnnualsAnnuals

borage

Edible Substitutions – Edible Substitutions – AnnualsAnnuals

cilantro/coriander

Edible Substitutions – Edible Substitutions – AnnualsAnnuals

Scented Geraniums

Edible FlowersEdible Flowers

Herbs (annual and perennial)

Rosemary Dill/fennel

Edible FlowersEdible Flowers

Clove-like:Dianthus (pinks)

Edible FlowersEdible Flowers

Spicy:Nasturtium Radish

Edible FlowersEdible Flowers

Meaty:Daylilies Squash/pumpkin

Edible FlowersEdible Flowers

Floral flavors:RoseBeebalmPansy Lilac

Edible FlowersEdible Flowers

Citrus:BegoniaGem marigold

Edible FlowersEdible Flowers

Sweet:Gladiola

In ReviewIn Review

Type of soilObstaclesAmount/quality of sunlightProximity to house/kitchenProximity to waterWhat landscape function

do you want the plant to have?

Questions?Questions?