Whether it's designing a commercial sustainability garden, creating an edible landscape or a "water smart" garden with "California-friendly" and native plants, we can show you how easy it is to be a successful gardener in your own backyard or business!
Mar 28
Not only is this fruit delicious, it is also a beautiful addition to your edible landscape as it brings gorgeous color, shape of leaf, a knock-out flower and of course the lovely characteristics of its fruit to your garden.
Read more...Mar 19
Basil is the most widely used herb in the world and a FAV among edible landscapers! We knew there was a reason we loved it…
Read more...Mar 15
I know that it’s likely that you’ve dashed your nutritional New Year’s Resolutions to bits by now so I felt compelled to sing the praises of these ‘gentle giants’ of the cool season garden just so you’re armed with the “411″ when you regain your nutritional sanity in time for spring and summer! So… here we go.
Read more...Feb 19
Dec 30
As we are digging ourselves out of the snow banks or watching the flood water recede and preparing for the next winter storm, I will wager dollars to dahlias that we are dreaming of our spring gardens! Isn’t that how gardeners spend their New Years?
Read more...Nov 4
Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has
been, I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed
there, and I am prepared to expect wonders.
- Henry David Thoreau
Oct 19
“How luscious lies the pea within the pod.” ~ Emily Dickinson
Read more...Mar 18
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Read more...Oct 31
Happy Anniversary to the mar’sel edible garden! This is Part Four in this blog series on “The Rebirth of a Garden”. Be sure to read Part 1, 2 and 3 for a great community story as well as great tips and resources on soil management, edible planting strategies and design tips.
Read more...Oct 29
Ok…foundation work is done so now on to the fun part – planning the planting list! This meant that it was time to meet with mar’sel’s chef, Michael Fiorelli, to discuss his fall menu. “My inspiration comes from farmers who dedicate their lives to respecting the earth and their local communities. A great dish starts with the freshest seasonal ingredients.” Chef explained in a recent interview.
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