# Ep. 257 Design principles and plants for edible landscapes | #GoodGrowing

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Published: 2026-06-26T12:30:20+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Good Growing podcast, we explore the concept of edible landscaping, where ornamental plants double as food sources. Emily, Ken, and Chris will discuss how to design a landscape that combines aesthetic appeal with edible function . Learn the core principles of edible landscape design, including plant selection, diversity, seasonality, and incorporating perennials alongside annual crops. We’ll share real-world examples from our own yards, highlighting native plants, shrubs, trees, and herbaceous perennials that offer both visual interest and edible benefits. Reminder: Always properly identify plants and research proper preparation for cooking and eating them. Some plants we talk about in this episode do have toxic properties if improperly harvested or prepared. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/edDfPi_i3Fw Skip to what you want to know: 00:46 Hey Ken and Emily! 01:45 Defining the topic for this week. Edible landscape plants...Edimentals 03:33 Edimentals is not foraging 04:50 Principles of an edible landscape 15:13 What are some edible landscaping plants? 15:34 Ken's picks 16:03 Leadplant 17:31 Purple poppy mallow 18:21 Ken's Sweet potato and yam article https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/good-growing/2019-11-25-whats-difference-between-sweet-potatoes-and-yams 18:54 Common milkweed 21:07 Jerusalem artichoke 23:25 Hackberry 25:16 Chris' edible landscape plants 25:31 Blueberry 27:44 Hazelnut 28:50 Rhubarb 30:03 Swiss chard 32:34 Emily's picks 32:42 Serviceberry 35:29 Elderberry 37:04 Elderberry syrup recipe https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/elderberry_syrup.pdf 37:19 Aronia 39:08 Spiderwort 40:28 Lambs quarter 45:32 Can you eat native grass seeds? Contact us! Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.edu Ken Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu E…

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