Edible landscaping is the use of plants that produce food in place of more commonly used ornamental plants.
The term edible landscaping encompasses vegetable gardens, but goes beyond this concept to include any constructed landscape- public or private – where edible plants have been intentionally used.
The City also supports the Fireweed Community Market, which features locally grown food. The City also maintains a trail network that provides access to areas with wild harvesting opportunities, such as Long Lake, Yukon College and Grey Mountain. Some foods that grow locally include: Strawberries Raspberries Saskatoon Berries Cranberries Crowberries Soapberries Wild Red Currant.
The City also supports the Fireweed Community Market, which features locally grown food, and maintains a trail network that provides access to areas that have wild harvesting opportunities, such as areas around Long Lake, Yukon College and Grey Mountain.
Some foods that grow locally, includes:
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Saskatoon Berries
- Cranberries
- Crowberries
- Soapberries
- Wild Red Current