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.
