If you’ve never considered edible gardening, now is the time to start! But how do you know if edible landscaping is right for you? Here are some ways to find out:

  1. You love gardening. If you compare gardening with edible plants and gardening with inedible plants, there is no real difference: you still dig and plant, water and weed. If you cut flowers for your table, it makes no difference! In fact, many of the flowers that you might not consider edible, such as lilies, nasturtium, and pansies, are pretty good!
  2. You love to eat. If you love to eat, edible landscaping is perfect for you. When you imagine all your favorite fruits and vegetables, waiting outside for you to walk outside and eat … well, it sounds like heaven to me!
  3. You love good food. The best is fresh, and you can’t get anything fresher than home grown. You can pick your fruits and vegetables at their peak of maturity and flavor when they are in your own garden. When you have edible gardening, you have full control over what goes in and out of your food. There are no mystery chemicals there!
  4. You love the convenience of picking up food right outside your door. With edible landscaping, you spend less time in lines at the grocery store, less money on transportation, and you have more time, energy, and money to spend on your family. You can simply go out and buy your favorite fruits and vegetables, anytime you want.
  5. You love trying new foods. There are so many different edible plants that you will never run out of fruits and vegetables to try. If you don’t like the taste and the plant is pretty, no problem, just gift the extra. If you like it, you’ve got it done!
  6. You love to cook. Top chefs swear by their gardens, and if you’re looking to take the next step in your culinary skills, an edible landscape is just what you need. With the freshest, most perfectly ripe fruits and vegetables in the exact varieties you love, your cooking can’t help but be excellent!
  7. You love having a beautiful lot. Edible landscaping isn’t just about placing food plants in your front yard, it’s about creating a landscape you can be proud of. It’s about making the exterior of your home not only beautiful but edible as well.