Putting Red Cabbage in the border plantings. Intermixing Arugula with edible Pansies. Strawberries as ground cover. Climbing peas and beans where we once only had morning glories. Slowly we have created what's known in the new green lingo as an Edible Landscape, or Urban Farm- through there are still roses and poppies and more traditional cutting flowers here and there.
The bonus? Home grown real organic food to cook or share. We save money and fuel. The water we were using now goes to nourishment, so has more utility. We are able to feature all kinds of varietals that we have never seen in stores. And for those who didn't gorw up close to the land, it's a little bit of magic every time something new pops up.
Whether you have a few containers, a backyard plot, or half an acre to work with, switching to veggies allows you to take a little bit of control over your food supply, and unexpected opportunities to swap, share and gift with others.
Here's a quick primer and some good resources to get you going:
