“What I enjoy most about the farming lifestyle is being close to the Earth. Being outside helps us relax. The more we learn how to work with nature instead of trying to dominate nature, the happier and healthier both will be. We can receive better nutrition from the soil, but also we can be a society where we value what the soil feeds us and we give back to the Earth.” – Cory Suter, Suters Glen Permaculture Farm
What type of adventure awaits in your own backyard? Cory Suter, a fourth-generation gardener, has used edible landscaping to transform his home in Fairfax County into a bountiful harvest. Urban farming techniques have brought his family closer to the land and their food source while supporting local wildlife and nature. Cory shares his landscaping practices and how to get started transforming your yard into a healthy outdoor oasis. Let’s Go!
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Suters Glen Permaculture Farm: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/soil-water-conservation/sites/soil-water-conservation/files/assets/documents/june17gardentour2020.pdf
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Plants for Edible Landscaping: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/food-council/sites/food-council/files/assets/documents/pdf/edible%20landscaping%20plants%20workshop_09_10_19.pptx%20(1).pdf
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Fairfax Food Council: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/food-council/
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Urban Agriculture Workgroup for the Fairfax Food Council: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/food-council/urban-agriculture
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Examples of Edible Ornamental Plants: Artichoke, Garlic Chives, Rosemary, Lemon Verbena
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Examples of Edible Flowers: Yellow Seladora Day Lily, Borage, Orange Nasturtium, Pansies, Pineapple Sage, Honeysuckle, Hen of the Woods Mushroom, Morel Mushroom
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Examples of Small Space Gardening: Green Beans, Lettuce, Thyme, mushrooms, microgreens
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Book – Gaia’s Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, 2nd Edition: https://www.alibris.com/booksearch?mtype=B&keyword=Gaia%27s+Garden%3A+A+Guide+to+Home-Scale+Permaculture%2C+2nd+Edition&hs.x=0&hs.y=0
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Edible Landscaping, Afton Virginia: http://ediblelandscaping.com/
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Merrifield Garden Center: https://www.merrifieldgardencenter.com/
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Movie – Kiss the Ground: https://kissthegroundmovie.com/
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Book – Kiss the Ground: https://www.alibris.com/Kiss-the-Ground-How-the-Food-You-Eat-Can-Reverse-Climate-Change-Heal-Your-Body-Ultimately-Save-Our-World-Josh-Tickell/book/38400517?matches=18
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