Home Grown Edible Landscapes grew out of an effort by Master Gardener, Geri Miller, to reach out to like-minded people who were searching for sound, research-based resources for challenges they were facing in their own back (and front) yards. Through the overwhelming response to her fan page on Facebook, it was clear that there was a growing national “grass roots” interest in learning to use landscapes in a more environmentally sound and productive way. As a UC Davis certified Master Gardener and horticulturist, Ms. Miller has been designing, planting and teaching in edible and native gardens, in restaurants, spas, private residences and public schools, since 2004. Working to strengthen communities, much of her work over the years has been pro bono to educators and non-profits focusing on children.

Her philosophy is that there is more value in teaching individuals and families how to design and care for their own gardens than in the “stop and drop” style of traditional landscaping. The additional yet no less important benefit possible from this approach is a richer experience for the individual client or family by:

• • • • heightening environmental awareness,
      • reducing the carbon footprint of the traditional landscape,
      • a healthier lifestyle through better nutritional habits and
      • increased physical activity through gardening.

Ms. Miller is available as a speaker for your next event or garden club meeting.

HGEL’s clients and Facebook fans garden all over the country and the world in places like:

California: Adelaide (Central Coast), Artesia, Aliso Viejo, Baldwin Hills, Cherry Valley, Claremont, Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa, East Bay, El Segundo, Encino, Fresno, Hermosa Beach, Huntington Beach, Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Irvine , Burbank, La Mirada, Modesto, Montrose, Newport Beach, Palo Alto, Palos Verdes Estates, Pasadena, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Riverside, Rolling Hills Estates, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica, Santa Rosa, Surfside, Temple City, Van Nuys, Woodland Hills…

Across the nation: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington DC, Washington…

And across the globe: Australia, Austria, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Norway, Serbia, Spain, Thailand, Taiwan, South Africa, United Kingdom…