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Imagine all the good that would come if that land were dedicated to growing food instead! \u003cstrong\u003eConverting unused areas of the landscape into food gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e helps mitigate the effects of climate change, reduces food miles, improves food security, and allows us to be a better steward of our little slice of the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut how do you get started? Which plants do you choose? Is there \u003cstrong\u003ea series of best practices to follow to successfully convert your yard into an edible oasis\u003c\/strong\u003e so that it's not just high-yielding, but also attractive? \u003cem\u003eGrowing an Edible Landscape\u003c\/em\u003e is here to help answer all of these questions and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetting up an edible landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e is much more than just placing a few tomato-filled raised beds in the middle of the lawn. 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