Does anyone have good resources for designing an edible backyard?

2015-10-26T10:16:31-04:00

I have a fairly large back yard with nothing in it yet. I want to start planning out an edible backyard. I would like to plant mostly if not all plants we can eat. Does anyone have a good reference we could use to help design it? I want to do all the work myself.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2015 10:32 AM

2015-10-26T10:32:37-04:00

Well ... fruit trees or vegetables? those that regrow itself or you need to plant them every year?

I only can recommend where to buy seed and trees ... don't know what kind of design you wanted... landscaping? that would be a good start.

Response by PO2 Angela Easterling-Maust made Oct 30 at 2015 12:36 AM

2015-10-30T00:36:57-04:00

Start simple. Corn and tomatoes are actually some of the most difficult plants to garden. I love planting mixed lettuce, strawberries, peas, beans, blueberries, gourds (for birdhouses), green onions, chives, and throw in some marigolds between plants/rows if snails are a problem. Mixed lettuce greens are great because if you plant it in 2 stages (or more, if you like), 2 weeks apart, after about 4 to 6 weeks, you can harvest micro-greens/baby lettuce every 10 days or so. I don't know your location, but my favorite resource is Walter Anderson nursery here in San Diego county. Best of luck!