Gorge On Your Garden! Intro to Foodscaping (Evening Talk)

The local food movement is coming to a yard near you! Edible landscaping, also known as “foodscaping”, is a growing trend, where ornamental lawns and landscapes are being transformed into edible gardens. 

This growing interest has many roots: rising food prices, health and wellness, environmental awareness, demand for high-quality ingredients, and desire for strong local economies are just a few.   

Join us for this evening talk, and learn why people are turning their landscapes into foodscapes, and explore some of the edible opportunities that exist in your own yard! 

People spend countless hours and dollars mowing and maintaining their lawns, with very little return on their investment. What if your landscape was an asset? Foodscaping offers an opportunity to replace ornamental plants (trees, shrubs, grass, etc) with plants that provide a yield beyond just beauty, including food, medicine, habitat, as well as diverse sources of income if desired. 

In this evening talk, we will explore a variety of extraordinary edibles and backyard superfoods able to be grown locally, and how they can benefit you and your landscape, followed by a short Q&A.

About your Host:  

Joshua Clae Wagler was born into a family of farmers, foodies, and nature lovers, and has been studying and practicing sustainable design and development for the past 15 years. In 2013 he co-founded Edible Landscapes Design Ltd in Victoria BC, working to transform the City of Gardens (and beyond) into an edible ecosystem bursting with superfoods for generations to come. Today he works as the teams Creative Director & Lead Designer. You can learn more about Joshua and Edible Landscapes Design Ltd at www.edible.design. 

Tickets:

*Advanced Tickets: $5

*At The Door: $10

*Limited Seats Available*

*This event will likely sell out - if you want to reserve your seat, please visit the link below! *