Ornamental/edible plants
Winter Savory – An excellent addition to your Edible Landscape
Introduction: As the title of my blog suggests, I like to do things the easy way whenever possible. Winter Savory is one…
Pineapple Guava – A great shrub for your Edible Landscape
by Avis Licht The Pineapple Guava is one of my favorite plants. It serves many purposes in the edible garden. It’s an…
Oregano or is it Marjoram? – Herbs for Your Edible Landscape
By Avis Licht It’s been confusing to a lot of people for a long time. What is the difference between Marjoram and…
Herbs in Containers – Lemon Verbena for your Edible Landscape
by Avis Licht Growing your own herbs for tea and flavorings is easy and satisfying. Many herbs can be grown in pots…
How to Pick a Blueberry Variety for your Edible Landscape
Blueberries are one of the best plants you can choose for your edible landscape. They are easy to grow, beautiful in all…
What to Plant in the Winter – For your Edible Landscape
Lettuce seedlings can be planted in winter. Plant your seedlings in a sunny well drained site Although we’re almost to the…
Herbs for Teas and Teapots for Herbs
One of the easiest edibles to produce in your own home garden is a drinkable. Herbal teas are easy to grow, delicious…
Planting Garlic, Shallots and Onions for the Edible Landscape
In mild weather climates, it is still possible to plant your favorites from the onion family. Garlic, shallots and onions are all…
Winter Squash: One Plant Many Uses
Winter squash, to be clear, is harvested in the winter, not planted in the winter. I have found that some people find…
Pumpkins are for Eating and for Art
After watching this video, your pumpkin carving will take on a whole new life. But first you have to get a pumpkin….
Sprouting Seeds for Eating (not planting)
One of the best foods for us, is one we rarely think about eating: sprouts made from seeds. Sprouts are one of…
How to Plant Fall Bulbs for Spring Flowering in your Edible Landscape
Bulbs are easy to plant and care for and require little water. All of the bulbs below are also deer resistant. You…