Emily Tepe's edible landscaping presentation

1. Emily Tepe, Research Fellow University of Minnesota,Dept. of Horticultural Science Edible Landscaping

2. What is edible landscaping? Why is it a good idea? The U of M Edible Landscape and a few tips Brainstorming Questions You’re inspired!

3. http://www.kwaree.com/blog/tag/staking-tomato-plants/ http://z.about.com/d/gardening/1/0/R/9/OverviewSonny.JPG http://www.bumblebeeblog.com/2008/02/ What is edible landscaping? Gardening outside the rows…creatively

4. http://www.gardenfreshliving.com/2009/02/the-canceling-of-the-west-coast-garden-shows-is-there-hope.html http://youvegottoseethis.myhomeideas.com/see_this/2009/04/go-green-for-earth-day.html http://www.rosalindcreasy.com/tomatoes-and-peppers-in-the-edible-landscape/ What is edible landscaping?(my definition) The thoughtful arrangement of edible plants in the landscape to maximize their aesthetic appeal, production and resistance to pests. Treating edibles as ornamentals

5. Why try edible landscaping?

6. http://miyouthandfood.msu.edu/projects/index.html Best of both worlds – edible & ornamental Inter-planting reduces pests New textures, forms, colors Grow what you like best Fun for kids Responsible water use Great conversation piece http://www.rosalindcreasy.com/tomatoes-and-peppers-in-the-edible-landscape/

7. UM Edible Landscape A demonstration garden

8. Week of May 18, 2009

9. Week of May 18, 2009

10. Week of June 15, 2009

11. Week of June 15, 2009

12. Week of July 10, 2009

15. Timing – Habit - Requirements

16. A few plants to try

18. Easy to Incorporate Kales & mustard greens Leaf lettuces Chard

19. Variety & Interest Beans & peas on trellis for height Peppers variety of color & size Strawberries for groundcover

20. Shrubs & Bushes Blueberries Currants & gooseberries Raspberries

21. Creativity Required TomatoesCreative trellising Eggplant Color & form SquashKeep size in mind

22. Herbs Everywhere! Basilmany colors & flavors Sagetexture & color variety Thymewith small-flowered annuals

23. Edible Flowers

25. Adds organic material to soil

26. Grows well late in fall, resumes in spring

27. Prevents erosion, aids in spring weed suppression

30. What other plants would it look good with?

32. Mizuna Mustard Height: 8 to 15 inches Spread: 6 to 12 inches Mounded form Deeply serrated leaves Texture: fringy to jagged

33. Height: 2 to 6 feet Spread: variable depending on pruning Spread by underground rhizomes…..Yikes, what to do?

34. Resources Web: UM Edible Landscape Bloghttp://umediblelandscape.blogspot.com/ UM Extension: Garden Infohttp://www.extension.umn.edu/ Rosalind Creasy’s Edible Landscape Pagehttp://www.rosalindcreasy.com/ Books for inspiration: All in One Garden by Graham Rice Creative Vegetable Gardening by Joy Larkcom The Complete Book of Edible Landscapingby Rosalind Creasy

35. A few tips: Remember timing, habit, requirements Start planning early Be creative…think outside the rows! Think about combinations Don’t be afraid to try something new.

36. What edibles will YOU grow this year?