{"id":44371,"date":"2019-03-10T08:03:30","date_gmt":"2019-03-10T13:03:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/olduvai.ca\/?p=44371"},"modified":"2019-03-10T08:03:32","modified_gmt":"2019-03-10T13:03:32","slug":"the-best-ideas-to-turn-your-homestead-into-the-ultimate-edible-landscape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/olduvai.ca\/?p=44371","title":{"rendered":"The best ideas to turn your homestead into the ultimate edible landscape"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalnews.com\/2019-03-09-the-best-ideas-to-turn-your-homestead-into-the-ultimate-edible-landscape.html\">The best ideas to turn your homestead into the ultimate edible landscape<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.naturalnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/91\/2019\/03\/Garden-Vegetable-Woman-Community-Produce-Bed-Organic.jpg\" alt=\"Image: The best ideas to turn your homestead into the ultimate edible landscape\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalnews.com\/\">Natural News<\/a>) Homesteaders prioritize self-reliance and the cultivation of organic produce, but this doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t make your home garden look pretty. If you want to beautify your property, start a practice called edible landscaping.&nbsp;(h\/t to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/rockinwhomestead.com\/plants-for-an-edible-landscape\/\">RockinWHomestead.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is edible landscaping?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Edible landscaping represents a different take on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/foodrevolution.org\/blog\/edible-landscaping\/\">how to design and interact with yards and urban green spaces<\/a>. The practice prioritizes the cultivation of&nbsp;food-producing plants and&nbsp;native perennials, and it helps home gardeners create green space and provide healthy, fresh food to their family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Replacing even just a fraction of traditional lawns with edible landscapes designed around locally appropriate plants offers various benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These benefits require little to no irrigation or fertilizer and can increase food production potential in cities, as well as attract pollinators and improve ecological diversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flowers\u00a0for your edible landscape<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Edible flowers are a common feature of edible landscapes. But flowering plants aren\u2019t just pretty, they also attract pollinators that can help your fruit-bearing plants thrive.&nbsp;(Related:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalnewsblogs.com\/edible-landscaping-ideas-small-spaces\/\">Edible Landscaping Ideas For Small Spaces<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Popular options include&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalpedia.com\/daisies-sources-health-benefits-nutrients-uses-and-constituents-at-naturalpedia-com.html\">daisies<\/a>, lilacs, pansies, and sunflowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Edible flowers can also be used for food decorating and subtle flavoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Herbs for your edible landscape<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Herbs are another staple in edible landscapes. You can plant the following herbs in your yard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Basil and thyme\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Basil and thyme are beautiful additions to any garden. Both herbs are fairly easy to grow, and you can use them both as nutritious ingredients in different dishes.<\/li><li><strong>Chives<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalpedia.com\/chives-sources-health-benefits-nutrients-uses-and-constituents-at-naturalpedia-com.html\">Chives<\/a>\u00a0bear beautiful flowers that can add to the aesthetic appeal of your garden. This delicious herb is also the perfect addition to\u00a0baked potatoes and other savory side dishes.<\/li><li><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;\u2026click on the above link to read the rest of the article\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best ideas to turn your homestead into the ultimate edible landscape (Natural News) Homesteaders prioritize self-reliance and the cultivation of organic produce, but this doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t make your home garden look pretty. If you want to beautify your property, start a practice called edible landscaping.&nbsp;(h\/t to&nbsp;RockinWHomestead.com) What is edible landscaping? 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