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Edible Landscapes
You can pack your gardens with plants that are edible to more than just bees and but-
terfl ies. With a little work, you can make your yard beautiful both outdoors and on your
dinner plate.
What Does Your Garden Grow?
First, determine what kind of things you want to grow and how much work you want
to put in. Are you comfortable on ladders, and do you have the room for fruit trees? Do
you use a lot of herbs? What about edible fl owers, such as viola?
Color On More Than Your Plate
We know it’s healthful to eat the rainbow and a plate full of colorful veg looks tasty. But
you also can take advantage of those bright, beautiful colors in your garden. Consider
pairing bursts of colorful greens, such as species of cabbage or kale, with snowy white
caulifl ower. Take advantage of the tall, leggy shapes of beans and tomatoes. Alternate
the shapes not only for optic interest, but also to prevent diseases from spreading.
Herbs in More Than Pesto
Mix and match herbs with ornamentals in your garden. Some species even masquerade
as ornamentals, especially if you leave some to bloom and go to seed. They also make
a tasty meal for pollinators or even boost the smell in a bouquet of your homegrown
blooms. Again, make sure to plan for your location and color. There are species of basil,
for example, that are deep, vibrant purple and oregano that turns a lovely soft silver.
Perfect Pots
If you’ve got a small space, never fear. Your local garden center can point you to herbs,
greens, tomatoes and even fruit trees that thrive in pots. Remember to consider how
you’ll move the pots in case of a cold snap and how to feed and maintain these minia-
ture produce aisles in your yard.