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Edible Landscaping
May 30th
Flowering Cabbage & Kale plus Pansies line my entry walk, all are edible
As more and more of us are interested in having good fresh produce in our house, many are turning to growing their own foods. However, if you have a small lot or live in a condominium you may not have room to put in a vegetable garden, berry patch and small orchard. Edible landscaping to the rescue.
What is edible landscaping? It is incorporating edible plants right in among your ornamentals, so they blend in or stand out, depending on your desire. It means that you plant a fruit More >
If Space Is At A Premium
Dec 15th
If you only have a small space, such as a porch in an apartment, or you live in a townhouse with just a tiny back open space, then plan accordingly. You’ll have to be very selective about what you grow. If the taste of a sun warmed, heirloom tomato makes your heart sing, then find tomato plants that will work in containers or that are more compact in growth pattern.
You can actually grow quite a lot if you use your space wisely. Of course you have to have good light in the area, which can be a problem with apartment More >