The Edible Landscape: Integrating Food into Your Existing Flower Beds

Stop separating your "food" from your "flowers."

Do you want to harvest fresh, organic food but don't want to dig up your lawn or hide a messy vegetable patch in the backyard? Join Mark Gostkiewicz of Tri Gable Lea Farm for a common-sense approach to "Foodscaping." This class is designed to show you how easy it is to sneak high-yield, beautiful edible plants right into the ornamental beds you already have.

Forget the idea that you need a farm to grow a harvest. By using dwarf varieties, structural perennials, and colorful annuals, you can create a landscape that is both a feast for the eyes and the table. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned gardener, this workshop will give you the practical skills to add "curb appeal you can eat" to your home.

What will I learn in the Workshop?

• The "Double-Duty" Design: Learn how to identify the best gaps in your current flower beds to place food plants that complement your existing ornamentals.

• Small but Mighty Fruit: Discover how to plant and maintain dwarf fruit trees and berry bushes that act as stunning focal points without taking over the yard.

• Pops of Productivity: See how easy it is to add vibrant color and texture with "ornamental" edibles like Rainbow Swiss Chard, Rhubarb, and flowering herbs.

• No-Till Integration: We’ll cover how to add these new plants using simple, no-till methods that build soil health and minimize weeds, so you aren't spending your weekends digging.

• Low-Maintenance Management: Mark’s "common-sense" tips for watering, mulching, and feeding your edible landscape so it thrives with minimal extra effort.

• Year-Round Interest: How to choose plants that provide spring blossoms, summer harvests, and beautiful fall foliage.

You don't need to start from scratch to start growing food. Sign up today and learn how to turn your existing flower beds into a productive, beautiful paradise!

Plus, you’ll receive Mark’s "Top 10 Edibles for Every Bed" list, featuring his favorite plants for New England landscapes.