{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Good Growing","title":"Ep. 257 Design principles and plants for edible landscapes | #GoodGrowing","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2988,"description":"In this episode of the Good Growing podcast, we explore the concept of edible landscaping, where ornamental plants double as food sources.Emily, Ken, and Chris will discuss how to design a landscape that combines aesthetic appeal with edible function. Learn the core principles of edible landscape design, including plant selection, diversity, seasonality, and incorporating perennials alongside annual crops.We’ll share real-world examples from our own yards, highlighting native plants, shrubs, trees, and herbaceous perennials that offer both visual interest and edible benefits.\nReminder: Always properly identify plants and research proper preparation for cooking and eating them. Some plants we talk about in this episode do have toxic properties if improperly harvested or prepared.\nWatch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/edDfPi_i3Fw\nSkip to what you want to know:\n00:46 Hey Ken and Emily!\n01:45 Defining the topic for this week. Edible landscape plants...Edimentals\n03:33 Edimentals is not foraging\n04:50 Principles of an edible landscape\n15:13 What are some edible landscaping plants?\n15:34 Ken's picks\n16:03 Leadplant\n17:31 Purple poppy mallow\n18:21 Ken's Sweet potato and yam article https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2019-11-25-whats-difference-between-sweet-potatoes-and-yams\n18:54 Common milkweed\n21:07 Jerusalem artichoke\n23:25 Hackberry\n25:16 Chris' edible landscape plants\n25:31 Blueberry\n27:44 Hazelnut\n28:50 Rhubarb\n30:03 Swiss chard\n32:34 Emily's picks\n32:42 Serviceberry\n35:29 Elderberry\n37:04 Elderberry syrup recipe https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/elderberry_syrup.pdf\n37:19 Aronia\n39:08 Spiderwort\n40:28 Lambs quarter\n45:32 Can you eat native grass seeds?\nContact us! \nChris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.edu\nKen Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu \nEmily Swihart: eswihart@illinois.edu \nCheck out the Good Growing Blog: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowing\nSubscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https://go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe\nAny...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/R8M4jy-2EktViSJpDBxEJL2IulcAlRJg8ktxlDJM3UA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQzNDE1LzE2ODk3/OTA0NTktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}