Edible Landscapes Design
2898 Austin Ave V9A 2K7 Victoria, BC, Canada

Investment that grows!

"Permaculture is fundamentally then, an indigenous science. Its framework is a design system that incorporates core principles and practices from indigenous knowledge around the world, assimilating it with sustainable new technology that is making strides towards harmonizing this traditional wisdom with pioneering modern quantum science. As such, it can restore valuable ancient knowledge, while steering our industrialized society towards a more viable future based on regeneration and reciprocity."

Food Forest Friday: Why Food Forest Gardens? "Real forests don’t need any work, they self-maintain no pesticides, herbicides, weeding, crop rotation, mowing or digging. Food forests don’t need any of this either! Less work, more food, all natural! Why would you do anything else? https://www.permaculturenews.org/20//21/why-food-forests/

2020 highlighted the fragility of our food system, and many people are feeling urgency to take greater responsibility for their food and where it comes from. In light of the pandemic and the associated lockdowns, unemployment, workforce limitations, and rising food costs, we are witnessing an unprecedented interest in food security, local supply chains, health & wellness, and immunity. People want to take action, but where to begin?! This (free) online workshop focuses on edible plants that are particularly useful in the context of emergencies. We will focus on widely-available wild plants, nutrient-dense weeds, and fast-growing annual plants that ensure a quick and abundant harvest.

Water Wednesday Feature: Rain gardens transform flooded backyards into green landscapes "When retiree Karen Ho purchased her new build in Milton, Ont., she didn't realize the surrounding homes were on a slightly higher elevation; the first good rainfall was a real eye-opener. The compact suburban plot flooded, and when neighbours began landscaping levelling and laying sod it only made matters worse. The runoff from about 10 homes kept landing in her backyard, rendering it unusable. [...] That was four years ago. "Now, when it rains or when it's thawing in spring, I have a lovely pond in my front garden, full of native aquatic and marsh plants."

Medicinal Monday Feature: Grow your own Medicine Cabinet! "It takes a little work at first, but growing herbs in the long run can make life (and self-care) just a little simpler and more enjoyable. You can even use your own homegrown herbs for minor first aid, digestive health, cold care, or support for a multitude of mild health conditions."

Medicinal Monday Feature: How to grow outdoor mushroom beds! "Growing edible mushrooms outside can be incredibly easy and inexpensive, sometimes easier than growing vegetables! You don’t need a green thumb or any special equipment to incorporate this nutrient-dense food into your backyard or garden." ... We, at Edible Landscapes Design, incorporate edible mushrooms in our mulched pathways- please reach out if you'd like help with this in your garden :)

Food Forest Friday: What is a Food Forest? "Food forest work as a living ecosystem, both diverse and stable. The production of soil is constant and fertility constantly growing. The production is nonstop. The system will actually replicate itself over time. This type of garden can make us the most beneficial animal on the planet, all while supplying our own needs."

Medicinal Monday Feature: "Like many of our herbal heroes she goes by many names, you’ve probably heard her called Tulsi or perhaps Holy Basil. [...] Tulsi comes from the Sanskrit word Tulasi, another of her names, which means incomparable and the list of her potential uses reveals why."" -boosts immunity, culinary flavouring, used to treat digestive issues, colds, flus, menstrual cramps, flatulence, creates calming and warming effects, considered beneficial for brain and memory, known to stabilize blood sugar levels and many other uses."

"Announcing the Online Land Forum from Nov 9-19! Join us from the comfort of your couch, office, tractor, compost heap wherever you find yourself able to tune in! The Land Forum will cover everything from leasing basics, to how to transition land and farm businesses to the next generation. There’s something for everyone, from exploring what goes into building a strong land sharing relationship, to how to make a private mortgage happen, to farming in co-operatives and land t...rusts. You’ll hear from Land Matchers as well as farmers in your community. We’ll also be hosting regional networking sessions for land seekers and landholders." Check out our line up of webinars and register here: https://youngagrarians.org/landforum2020/ #bclandmatchingprogram #bclmp

Recreational agriculture, or farm-to-table community, or ‘agrihood’ can mean a lot of different things, and I think it does in different communities, Mr. Boks says. For our community, the biggest thing it means is relationship not only with each other, but with the land. It brings people together as a community and it provides something for you other than just an aesthetic value.

Water Wednesday Feature: Front Yard Rainwater Catchment "Catching water in the landscape is in many cases more efficient than using rain barrels. Here’s how one suburban homestead used water from their roof to create a front yard garden."... Here's a couple of our past edible raingarden projects: https://www.ediblelandscapesdesign.com//stormwater-foodsca https://www.ediblelandscapesdesign.com//backyard-edible-ra

Water Wednesday Feature: "Catching water in the landscape is in many cases more efficient than using rain barrels. Here’s how one suburban homestead used water from their roof to create a front yard garden."