Episode Details

In this episode of the Good Growing podcast, we explore the concept of edible landscaping, where ornamental plants double as food sources.

Emily, Ken, and Chris will discuss how to design a landscape that combines aesthetic appeal with edible function. Learn the core principles of edible landscape design, including plant selection, diversity, seasonality, and incorporating perennials alongside annual crops.

We’ll share real-world examples from our own yards, highlighting native plants, shrubs, trees, and herbaceous perennials that offer both visual interest and edible benefits.

Reminder: Always properly identify plants and research proper preparation for cooking and eating them. Some plants we talk about in this episode do have toxic properties if improperly harvested or prepared.

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Skip to what you want to know:
00:46 Hey Ken and Emily!
01:45 Defining the topic for this week. Edible landscape plants...Edimentals
03:33 Edimentals is not foraging
04:50 Principles of an edible landscape
15:13 What are some edible landscaping plants?
15:34 Ken's picks
16:03 Leadplant
17:31 Purple poppy mallow
18:21 Ken's Sweet potato and yam article https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2019-11-25-whats-difference-between-sweet-potatoes-and-yams
18:54 Common milkweed
21:07 Jerusalem artichoke
23:25 Hackberry
25:16 Chris' edible landscape plants
25:31 Blueberry
27:44 Hazelnut
28:50 Rhubarb
30:03 Swiss chard
32:34 Emily's picks
32:42 Serviceberry
35:29 Elderberry
37:04 Elderberry syrup recipe https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/elderberry_syrup.pdf
37:19 Aronia
39:08 Spiderwort
40:28 Lambs quarter
45:32 Can you eat native grass seeds?

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Emily Swihart: eswihart@illinois.edu 

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