Weekend mission: Plant your pantry! 🫐

PNW natives like Evergreen Huckleberry, Salal & Serviceberry feed you AND the birds. That's living infrastructure.

#EdibleLandscaping #PNWNativePlants #Dontmowgrow

University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service program ad. Edible Landscaping. 6-7:30 PM. Located at the Boone County Extension Enrichment Center, Lower Level, 1824 Patrick Drive, Burlington KY. This class will show how you can incorporate food producing plants into your ornamental gardens in an attractive way. Registration required, call 859-586-6101 or register online at boone.mgcafe.uky.edu. An equal opportunity organization.

Join us tomorrow, Thursday January 22 to learn all about incorporating various edible plants into your ornamental gardens.

Register online: ukyboone.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEv...

#horticulture #EdibleLandscaping #Gardening #OnrmanetalGarden #CooperativeExtension

#foodforest #permaculture #ediblelandscaping #milkweed

Protect Fruit Trees From Getting Ravaged By Pests With A Simple Clothing Hack - Outdoor Guide If birds, wasps, and squirrels are ravaging your fruit trees, protect your orchard by repurposing old clothes and creating bags to keep to your fruit safe.

Birds and squirrels are as hungry as they are adorable, and they have no shame about munching on the fruit you're growing. Making protective bags from old fabric can help keep your apples, pears, and more free of critter nibbles. Here's how to get started. 🍎 🍐 🌱 #gardening #ediblelandscaping #apples

The Moringa is in bloom
The Tree of Life showing off! Blossoms full of healing, strength, and quiet power. From seed to flower! Year 2.
#Moringa #TreeOfLife #VibeFarmer #photography #Foodforest #GrowWithPurpose #EdibleLandscaping #CentralFloridaGardens #Lampinmedia

Elderberry fruit

Elderberry fruit hanging heavy on bush.
#Ediblelandscaping #nativeplants #birdscaping

Why You Should Consider Using Red Mulch For Your Tomato Plants - Outdoor Guide Red plastic mulch, or selective reflecting mulch, is a great option for tomatoes. Its ability to reflect far-red light boosts productivity and prevents pests.

Mulching with red plastic can help you grow larger crops of high-quality #tomatoes in your garden. Find out why and get some rooted-in-research pointers on how to do it. 🌱 🍅 #gardening #organicgardening #gardensky #gardentips #vegetablegardening #victorygarden #ediblelandscaping

Naturally Fertilize Your Fruit Trees With The Help Of A Gorgeous Ground Cover - Outdoor Guide Comfrey traps many nutrients in its leaves which are highly useful for fertilizing fruit trees. Use them in compost or a DIY fertilizer tea to help your trees.

There are several easy-to-grow ground cover plants that act as natural fertilizers for fruit trees. Here's one of the most popular options, plus tips on how to use it effectively. 🌱 #gardening #ediblelandscaping #landscaping #foodforests #victorygarden #gardensky #gardentips #organicgardening

A blue bag of cherry plums

I may or may not have been climbing trees at work today. Security did NOT roll up on me #foraging #cherryplums #ediblelandscaping #urbanforaging

care to share any permaculture accounts you're following?? I love the idea of #ediblelandscaping for many reasons 🌱

Small bundle of lavender sprigs with buds that I harvested this afternoon.

The lavender bush that has to be trimmed every year because it hogs the sprinkler head yielded a nice little crop of culinary lavender. Perfect for the one person (me) who likes lavender in our household. #gardening #ediblelandscaping

One Of The Best Basil Companion Plants Is A Common, Fast-Growing Flowering Stunner - House Digest There are plenty of benefits to growing basil, but it may fall prey to pests. Fortunately, marigolds are colorful companion plants that can help it thrive.

If you want to keep pests away from your basil, marigolds are one of the best companions you can plant. Read on to discover why. 🌱 #gardening #gardensky #herbgardening #vegetablegardening #organicgardening #ediblelandscaping #gardentips

Repurpose An Old Screen Door For The Perfect DIY Garden Trellis - Outdoor Guide Plenty of household objects can be transformed into garden trellises, but an old screen door may be one of the easiest options. Here’s how to do it.

A old, worn-out screen door can become a beautiful new garden trellis if you make a few small upgrades. Here's a quick primer to get you going. 🌱 #gardening #plants #gardensky #vegetablegardening #organicgardening #ediblelandscaping #gardentips

The Natural Fertilizer That'll Help Your Rosemary Thrive Is Already In Your Kitchen - House Digest Give your rosemary plants a boost by reusing eggshells as a fertilizer in your herb garden. Eggshells are rich in calcium carbonate, offering various benefits.

Soil that's slightly alkaline can enhance rosemary's flavor. To nudge the pH level upward and increase the calcium level, try amending eggshells to this plant's growing area. How you prep the shells matters. Read on for details! 🌱 🥚 #gardening #herbs #organicgardening #ediblelandscaping #gardensky

makes a good case for #ediblelandscaping 🌱😍🌱

The Beautiful Ornamental Grass That Can Help Prevent Pests From Taking Over Your Garden - Outdoor Guide This beautiful and fuss-free ornamental grass is an excellent pick for beginner gardeners, as it helps prevent pests from wreaking havoc on your garden.

Planting this popular ornamental grass near a garden can help keep problem-causing insects away. Have you tried it for this purpose? 🌱 #gardening #vegetablegardening #gardensky #gardentips #organicgardening #ediblelandscaping

The Low-Maintenance Edible Flower Anyone Can Grow In Their Garden - Outdoor Guide Whether you already have a green thumb or are hoping to develop one, adding this easy-to-please flower can be a game-changer for your your home garden.

Want more bees and butterflies to pollinate the plants in your yard? Plant some pot marigolds. These flowers are pollinator magnets, plus you can use their edible petals in salads, rice, and more. 🌱 #gardening #ediblelandscaping #ediblegardening #organicgardening #gardensky #gardentips

A circular garden around a grass lawn with violets, orange poppies, calendulas and strawberry plants on the 2 front rows. Dianthus, kale and pink peonies in the back rows .

Pollinators -
Come as you are
as you were
As I want you to be
As a friend as a friend

This evening in my backyard. Pink peonies just started blooming.

#earlysummergarden
#backyardgarden #mygarden
#ediblelandscaping #nature
#gardening

The Classic Garden Veggie That Loves Being Planted Near Basil - House Digest There are plenty of vegetables that get a boost from basil, especially carrots, because of its protection against pests.

Carrots can be a bit tricky to grow at home, but basil makes the job easier. Find out how. 🌱 🥕 #gardening #vegetablegardening #organicgardening #gardensky #gardentips #ediblelandscaping

Fruit Trees You Can Grow In Pots If Space Is Tight In Your Yard Or Garden - Outdoor Guide If you want to grow fruit trees but have limited space, consider dwarf trees that thrive in containers. You can even raise tropical and citrus fruits this way.

You don't need a huge garden to grow fruit trees at home. Try growing a dwarf tree in a patio pot! This story explores a few of your options. 🌱 🍒 🍊 🍋 #gardening #ediblelandscaping #foodforests #organicgardening #gardensky #plants #gardentips

The Forget-Me-Not Look-Alike That'll Add Some Blue To Your Garden - Outdoor Guide Blue flowers can add a wonderful contrast to your garden and attract pollinators. For a pop of color, plant this highly adaptable forget-me-not look-alike.

Many blue flowers are good at attracting bees that pollinate fruit and vegetable plants. Get acquainted with a blue-blossomed perennial that does well in shady spots. 🌱 #gardening #gardensky #vegetablegardening #foodforests #ediblelandscaping #gardentips

#Edimentals #startingseeds #ediblelandscaping #gardenbeds

The Daisy Look-Alike That'll Help Repel Pests From Your Garden - Outdoor Guide This daisy look-alike is a pest-repelling powerhouse for your garden. As an added bonus, it also produces a wonderful, lemony scent.

Seeking a natural way to fend off pests in a veggie garden? Feverfew is ready to fight the good fight. Learn more about this easy-to-grow flower in my new article. 🌱 #gardening #organicgardening #vegetablegardening #ediblelandscaping #gardensky #gardentips

The Low-Maintenance Bush That's The Perfect Addition To Your Front Yard - Outdoor Guide Depending on where you live, this low-maintenance bush produces beautiful blooms and flower buds that can be harvested for use in dishes.

If you live in USDA hardiness zone 8, 9, or 10, you can grow caper bushes as ornamentals, culinary plants, or both. Brined buds from these low-maintenance shrubs are what make Niçoise salad so delicious. 😊 🌱 #ediblelandscaping #foodforests #gardening #gardensky #organicgardening #vegetablegardening

Front yard food forest guild: around 10 varieties of currants and gooseberries, elderberry, rhubarb, asparagus, white alpine strawberries, feverfew, echinacea, butterfly weed, and columbine.
New dead-hedge fence for the deer, rabbits, and groundhog.

#ediblelandscaping #forestgarden #permaculture

Don't Throw Out An Old Pair Of Tongs, Try This Hack To Up Your Gardening Game Instead - House Digest Got an old pair of tongs? Don’t throw them out! Learn how to repurpose them for removing seedlings and improving your gardening game with a clever hack.

An old pair of tongs is a handy tool for reducing transplant shock as you move seedlings from small pots to garden plots. Find out why in my article. 🌱 #gardening #vegetablegardening #gardentips #gardensky #organicgardening #ediblelandscaping

Why choose between beauty and function when you can have both? 🌸🌿

Discover how to create a gorgeous edible landscape that provides fresh food AND enhances your yard!

Read the blog post here adventuresinbotany.com/blog/

#EdibleLandscaping #foodscaping #GrowYourOwnFood #AdventuresInBotany

Making Starting Seeds Easier With This Must-Try DIY Seed Tape - Outdoor Guide If you struggle with seed spillage or spacing when sowing them in your garden, consider seed tape. You likely already have everything you need to make your own.

Seed tape is a helpful tool for planting small seeds and achieving optimal spacing. Plus, it's easy to make at home. Here's how to get started. 🌱 #gardening #organicgardening #vegetablegardening #ediblelandscaping #gardentips #gardensky

elderberry envy 🌱 #ediblelandscaping

Reuse An Empty Toilet Paper Tube To Start Growing Juicy Strawberries In Your Garden - House Digest Are you a strawberry lover looking for a cheap and nifty way to grow that fruit in your garden? Turn your empty toilet paper rolls into pots.

Cardboard tubes can help you turn strawberry runners into healthy new plants by preventing transplant shock. Discover one gardener's clever method in this article. 🌱 🍓 #gardening #organicgardening #ediblelandscaping #gardensky #gardentips #foodforests