#wattersgardencenter #mountaingardenerpodcast #foodscaping
➤ Most no longer have the space for a huge garden like our grandparents had
– There is still something about planting some fruits or vegetables to be harvested from your own yard.
– Fresh tomatoes and other edibles can still be grown without caring for the garden being overwhelming.
➤ When planting fruits and vegetables along with ornamentals get things that have like needs
– Watering
– Fertilizing
➤ Eggplant with its purple blossom and fruit would work well with an ornamental that is pink or yellow
➤ Bell peppers come in purples, greens, and reds
➤ Cherry tomatoes are great for planting on a patio they come in purples, yellows, and reds and can mix with annuals in a container
➤ Companion Plantings
– Marigolds in a container with tomatoes
– Salvia planted with vegetables attracts pollinators
– Plants in blues and yellows attract pollinators
➤ Strawberries make a great ground cover or will spill over a container
Edible Gardening