GardenNews.biz – Mar 05,2014 – SATURDAY AT THE GARDEN!
Edible Landscaping: W/ Master Gardeners
THIS Saturday, March 8, 1 PM – 3 PM
$5 for Garden members/ $10 non-members.
No registration required.
Edible Landscapes
Saturday at the Garden – Edible Landscaping
with Master Gardeners Ron and Jutta
Saturday, March 8, 1 PM to 3 PM
Edible landscaping by Rosalind Creasy The number of US households growing their own fruits, vegetables, and herbs is on the rise!
Many yards are spatially challenged and cannot afford the space for a separate vegetable garden and orchard. Edible landscapes have been used successfully for centuries as a way to take advantage of the beauty of edible plants by incorporating them into more traditional landscapes. Join us at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens on March 8, from 1 PM – 2 PM as Master Gardeners Ron and Jutta present ways to combine form and function in your yard by using food plants as stunning design features.
Ron Whisenand is an avid gardener who developed his passion for beautiful landscapes as a child from his gardening parents. Ron retired from environmental planning in 2011 and is pursuing new challenges. His desired to give back to the local community led him to become a Master Gardener in 2012. His gardening interests include landscape design using the concept of “garden rooms,” edible landscapes, and gophers.
Jutta Thoerner was born in Germany on a 100 Acre Horse and Hay Farm. Jutta has been a Master Gardeners since 2003, and has held many positions including President. Jutta’s childhood passion for growing and preserving her own food lead her to operate a 100 acre walnut farm in Paso Robles.
Presentation is $5 for members/$10 non-members. Followed at 2 PM by a free docent-led tour of the Garden. For more info contact our Education Coordinator at education@slobg.org or 805.541.1400x 304.
Edible Landscaping2- Rosalind Creasy There are many reasons to incorporate edible plants into the residential landscape. These include:
•To enjoy the freshness and flavor of home-grown, fully ripened fruits and vegetables
•To control the quantity and kind of pesticides and herbicides used on the foods you consume
•To increase the food security of your household
•To save on grocery bills
•To grow unusual varieties not available in stores
•To get outside, interact with the natural world, and have fun
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