Hey, the Obamas are doing it. My 7-year old enjoys it. If you’re ready to save money, help the environment, and create your own stimulus package — just look outside.

An edible landscape can provide you with fresh, healthy produce without the environmental impact that shipping food creates.

Here are some delicious ideas for your landscape project:
• Incorporate fruit trees, fruiting vines, edible plants, and vegetable gardens.
• Add perennial vegetables and herbs.
• Create space for rabbits, chickens, or other livestock.

Of course, only plant food crops if you’ll pick and use the produce. Too much zucchini or overflowing with apples? Share with your neighbors or donate the excess to feed the hungry.

Thanks to the Sustainable Landscape Standards for these ideas.

This entry was posted on Thursday, June 18th, 2009 at 1:05 pm and is filed under Real Estate, Green Homes, Tips & Tricks, Landscaping, Environmental health, Home health. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.