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News, changes and updates to the Edible Landscape Design website, as well as edible landscaping related events. A mini-blog of what's fresh and new.
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May 20, 2013
Well, this is exciting!
Edible Landscape Design has been listed #21 in "Top 100 Gardening Blogs To Follow In 2013".
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May 16, 2013
Edible Front Yard Landscaping Ideas: Design Edible Landscaping That You'll Love
LOTS of edible front yard landscaping ideas: click here to discover which ones are right for you!
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May 16, 2013
Angie's List: Reviews From People Like You
What is Angie's List, why do I like it so much, and how can it help you? Click to read my review.
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May 15, 2013
Harvesting Sunflowers: How To Harvest Sunflower Seeds, Leaves, And Petals
The details of harvesting sunflowers from your edible landscaping ... and eating them!
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May 15, 2013
The Facts About Sunflowers You Need To Grow Them In Your Edible Garden
The facts about sunflowers and growing them in your edible landscaping -- their growing requirements, what parts you can eat, and the ways to use them in your garden design.
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May 15, 2013
Growing Sunflowers: Using Sunflower Plants In Edible Landscaping
Do you really love sunflowers? Growing sunflowers is a fun, easy way to get started in edible landscaping. Learn how to use sunflowers in your edible landscape design.
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May 15, 2013
Planting Sunflowers: How To Plant, Grow, And Care For Them
Need help or tips on planting sunflowers? Here's what you need to know to grow the sunflowers you've always dreamed of in your edible garden.
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May 09, 2013
The Edible Front Yard Photos Contest!
Announcing the 2013 Edible Front Yard Photos contest, June 1 through July 31, 2013. Show us your edible front gardens and enter to win fabulous prizes!
May 08, 2013
Add Color In The Garden: Colorful Edible Plants, Decor, Garden Furniture, Etc.
Want to make your edible landscape more colorful? Here are some tips to putting color in the garden when doing your landscape planning.
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May 08, 2013
Edible Screen
Hi, the adjacent lot has just cleared out their 'jungle' growth that was so nicely providing a screen between me and the neighborhood. I would like to
Apr 25, 2013
Types Of Tomatoes You Should Know About For Your Edible Landscapes
Learn about the different types of tomatoes -- determinate and indeterminate, open-pollinated, heirloom, and hybrid. When and where to use each kind for your edible gardens.
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Apr 24, 2013
Tomato Facts: Using Tomatoes In Edible Landscaping
Want to know the basics about tomatoes? Here are the tomato facts you should know when using them in edible landscaping.
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Apr 18, 2013
Swiss Chard Seeds: Buying, Planting, And Saving Them
Learn all about the different kinds of Swiss chard seeds, find places to buy them, discover how to save chard seed, and more.
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Apr 17, 2013
Planning to go somewhere special this year?
I just found the most amazing travel site: EliteHotelBooking.com ... some of these hotels are incredible (and not that much more expensive than the "usual" ones!)
I think you'll love browsing through their listings -- simply gorgeous photos!
Apr 12, 2013
Sustainable Gardening
I was honestly overwhelmed by the amount of information she covers, all in neat bullet points with copious links to more information.
This is an ebook to refer to again and again for tips on mulching, composting (including how to incorporate your animals' manure into the garden), rainwater harvesting, mulching, amendments ... and more. Wow!
Apr 12, 2013
Understanding Planting Zones In Edible Landscaping
Unsure what planting zones mean? Looking for climate zone maps for your area? There are lots of factors to think of when planning your edible landscape, and gardening zones can help.
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Apr 12, 2013
Starting A Garden: Begin Edible Landscaping Safely And Successfully
Be safe! Starting a garden with edible landscaping doesn't have to be difficult, but there are some things you might want to consider before you start digging ...
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Apr 12, 2013
Make A Garden Plot In Less Than An Hour!
Starting an edible garden doesn't have to take a lot of time, energy or money. Here's a simple, easy, fast way to make a garden plot that almost anyone can do. Visit here to get your free e-book.
Apr 11, 2013
Garden Landscape Design Plans Made Easy
Want to know how to make your own garden landscape design plans? This fun set of worksheets will help you. Click here to learn more!
Apr 09, 2013
Bright Lights Swiss Chard: An Edible Landscaping Superstar
Grow Bright Lights Swiss chard to make your edible landscaping the talk of the neighborhood! Great structure, beautiful, and delicious.
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Apr 04, 2013
Backyard Landscaping Ideas For Your Edible Gardens
Useful backyard landscaping ideas and tips on how to design edible landscaping in the backyard so as to fit your lifestyle.
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Mar 30, 2013
Protecting Plants From Frost Damage: Frost Covers And Plant Protectors
Brr! Your tender edible plants appreciate winter protection. Learn the secrets of protecting plants from frost and enjoy your edible winter garden.
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Mar 29, 2013
Edible Shade Gardens
Gardening in the shade can be a challenge! Learn how to set up edible shade gardens here.
Mar 25, 2013
Donate To Edible-Landscape-Design. com
If this site has helped you and you want to return the favor, here is a way to donate to Edible-Landscape-Design.com
Mar 23, 2013
Red Chard Varieties For Your Edible Gardens | Edible Landscape Design
Who says you can't have color in an edible garden? See these gorgeous red chard varieties that will spice up your edible landscaping.
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Mar 21, 2013
The Edible Flowers List
Here's THE edible flowers list for your garden! Choose from this list for edible flower arrangements, candied flowers, and edible flower recipes.
Mar 12, 2013
Find Strawberry Plants For Sale Online
Looking for strawberry plants for sale online? Here are some places to buy strawberries that you can try.
Mar 11, 2013
Growing Swiss Chard In Your Edible Landscape
If you've ever thought about growing swiss chard in your fancy front garden, you're definitely on the right track. See how to use this gorgeous, tasty, and nutritious plant in your edible landscaping.
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Mar 10, 2013
Advertise On Edible Landscape Design
Advertise today on one of the fastest growing edible landscaping sites. Check here for free advertising options and current paid advertising rates.
Mar 07, 2013
Problems With Swiss Chard: Help For Common Issues
Having problems with swiss chard? Here I go over the major causes, with organic chemical-free solutions.
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Mar 07, 2013
Growing Chard: The Basics | Edible Landscape Design
Need specifics on growing chard? Here you can find the basics on how to grow chard, otherwise known as Swiss chard, mangold or silverbeet.
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Mar 07, 2013
Edible Landscape Design Pictures
Want more edible landscape design pictures? Here are more visitor-submitted garden design pictures, starting from 2010.
Mar 07, 2013
Gorgeous Home Edible Landscaping Photos
These edible landscaping photos were submitted by our readers! Submit your edible garden design pictures and have your edible yard featured here too.
Mar 04, 2013
Victoria Landscaping (Australia): The Edible Landscape Business Showcase
For your delicious Australian yard: Victoria landscaping companies which install, design, or maintain home edible gardens.
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Mar 04, 2013
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia-Ryan Young Design
Qualified in Sustainable Landscape Design, Horticulture and with over 20 years experience in the industry, Ryan Young Sustainable Landscape Design creates
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Mar 01, 2013
How To Grow Tomatoes In Edible Landscaping, Even When It's 'Not Allowed'
With hundreds of varieties, shapes and colors, knowing how to grow tomatoes can give you endless combinations for your edible garden. Here's how to do so successfully in some challenging situations.
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Mar 01, 2013
Announcing the winner of the "Love My Garden" contest ...
Congratulations to David from Renton, WA (US)!
David wins a $50 US gift certificate to his favorite garden center or plant nursery!
David writes:
I have a dream of my 1/2 acre yard someday being a beautifully landscaped edible botanical garden. To achieve that I have the motto that if something is not edible it is a weed ....
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Mar 01, 2013
YOUR Edible Garden Design Pictures!
Show us YOUR edible garden design pictures and tell us why you love your edible landscaping.
Feb 24, 2013
See a preview of "How to Make Your Own Garden Landscape Design Plans"
So come by and take a look!
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Feb 20, 2013
I found something interesting for you just now ...
I found the construction of these really interesting -- I haven't seen cages built exactly like this before. And I like the assortment of shapes, too!
Click the photo to see more about these and in greater detail, or to see even more tomato cages, follow the link below.
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Feb 19, 2013
The Garden of Eat'n - Backyard
I have a dream of my 1/2 acre yard someday being a beautifully landscaped edible botanical garden. To achieve that I have the motto that if something is
Feb 13, 2013
Fragrant, tasty walk
When I moved into my house, the backyard was flat and empty with a large wellhead sticking up out of the middle of it, rendering the space pretty useless.
Feb 12, 2013
Your Favorite Edible Flower Recipes
The best edible flower recipes submitted by our readers (as well as a few from me!)
Feb 06, 2013
Tomato Support Methods: Tomato Ladders, Tomato Cages, Tomato Trellises
Learn the different methods of tomato support and when to use each in your edible landscaping.
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Jan 31, 2013
Hillsboro, OR (US) - New Life Landscape
Company Info: Hillsboro Landscape Company, New Life Landscaping is a full-service landscaper service provider, offering design, construction & maintenance
Jan 28, 2013
Oregon Landscaping: The Edible Landscape Business Showcase
Oregon landscaping companies that specialize in edible landscaping, edible gardens and edible landscape design.
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Jan 28, 2013
Portland, OR - Ross NW Watergardens
Ross NW Watergardens is a family business with three generations of landscape expertise. Landscaping is our craft, the only thing we have ever done. We
Jan 24, 2013
North Carolina Landscaping: The Edible Landscape Business Showcase
Looking for edible landscaping services? Here are the North Carolina landscaping companies that can help.
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Jan 23, 2013
Tomato Ladders For Sale Online (And How To Use Them)
Some interesting tomato ladders that you might like for your edible landscaping, with various ways to incorporate them into your garden design.
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