An Edible Neighborhood is a community where the neighbors plant food in their front yards, along the sidewalks, even in the sidewalk strip, for their neighbors to enjoy when it’s ready to pick. It’s about being an oasis in a food desert. It’s about growing in appreciation of the power and delight of nature, cultivated. We are looking to encourage people grow food and community in all the space the
y have. What do you have to do to be considered an Edible Neighborhood? When you and several of your neighbors plant edible landscaping with the intention of making it available to your neighbors, you are there. Ways to do that is to provide these:
* Fruit Trees
* Nut Trees
* Fruit bearing bushes and vines like blueberries, raspberries and grape vnes
* Edible flowers
* Herbs
You could even include edible animals, like chickens, eggs, etc. But let’s face it. That is quite a bit more involved. And it can also include a community garden. What happens if we encourage, “invision”, communities to make edible landscapes a part of what draws them together and brings them delight? Overview
The concept of the Edible Neighborhood floats about a bit. In Chosewood Park, we are focused on cultivating edible perennials that are located so neighbors have easy access to the plants. In Chosewood we have dozens of fruit (and a few nut) trees planted in the front yards, along the sidewalks, so that when the fruit comes in, anyone passing can collect as much as they want. We have also planted blueberries, raspberries and muscadines in our front yards. And about a thousand perennial edible flowers. And dozens of herbs, both perennial and annual. With the participation of about 20 homes we are excited to add more neighbors to our growing numbers. Most of our plantings are perennials. But seasonal gardens and other plantings are great too. Who does not love swiss chard? It is easy and gratifying. Pick a sunny spot in your yard next to the side walk, and plant an apple, plum, or fig. Maybe a few blueberries. General Information
This is a page for all supporters of Local Food, community, neighborliness, and delighters in sweetness. We encourage open discussion while keeping the messages and comments family, friendly.
