This episode of Voices from the Field was produced in partnership with ATTRA and the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program. To learn more about SARE’s library of practical information and available grants to fund projects that advance sustainable agriculture, visit sare.org.

In this episode, NCAT Horticulture Specialist Guy Ames talks with Matthew Lebon, owner of Custom Foodscaping in St. Louis, Missouri.  

Guy and Matthew talk about “edible landscaping” – which includes plants that produce food in residential, business, and community landscapes. They also discuss the value of “uncommon” crops such as gooseberries, currants, and paw-paws that grow well in the region.

Related ATTRA Resources:

·        Local Food Systems

·        How to Start Community Agroforesty Projects: Advice from 11 Forest Gardens

Other Resources:

·        Developing a Market for Locally Adapted Organic Fruiting Plants in St. Louis

·        Custom Foodscaping 

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