There are many benefits to incorporating edible landscapes. These include:

• To enjoy the freshness and flavor of home-grown, fully ripened fruits and vegetables

• To control the quantity and kind of pesticides and herbicides used on the foods you consume

• To get outside, interact with the natural world, and have fun

• To increase the food security of your household and your community

• To save on grocery bills

• To grow unusual varieties not available in stores

Some Numbers:

ONE kale plant produces between $15-20 worth of kale each year.

A $2 packet of carrot seeds can give you a dozen bunches of carrots., which normally cost $2 per bunch

ONE tomato plant can produce $60-100 worth of tomatoes each year.

All you need is to be willing to put in a little time and energy to make this Good investment, fruit.