We design and install
edible landscapes
that provide yields for years to come
Renewing the Face
of the Earth
Our team at Edible Landscapes MN has a dream to help every Minnesotan family experience the joy of growing food at home. We help families install "backyard to fork" foodscapes that fit the unique style of your own yard.
Be the next to transform your yard into an abundant food forest! Together we can create a system of self-reliance that is easy and life giving for your family.
Jordan Bronston
Founder & Lead Designer
Get your design today
Create abundance in your backyard
In 2019, I took a trip to Eastern Europe. While there, I was astonished by all the dacha houses on the outskirts of cities. They were full of gardens, food and life. These lots were no larger than a typical American home lot, yet provided 40% of food for a household. This inspired our family to turn our yard into a food forest.
Let us help you do the same!
Benefits of Edible Landscapes
Physical Health
Nourish your body
Growing your own food is not only more nutritious and non-toxic, it helps you become more physically active.
Mental Health
Grow in well-being
Working soil and harvesting home grown food is shown to increase serotonin levels, reduce depression, and boost creativity.
Emotional Health
Create connection
Spending time in nature and sharing harvests is shown to strengthen family bonds, boost friendships, and create healthier communities.
What is an
Edible Landscape?
Edible landscapes, commonly known as foodscapes or food forests, can take on
multiple different forms like mini orchards, hillside vineyards, berry gardens,
fruit tree guilds, patio vegetable gardens, and raised beds.
They complement your current landscape by incorporating in additional food, flowers,
herbal medicines, human sanctuaries and animal habitats.
We create edible landscapes using permaculture principles. We incorporate several layers of plants including fruit and nut trees, shrubs, herbs, vines, rhizomes, mushrooms, flowers, perennial vegetables, and annual vegetables.
An edible landscape is thoughtfully designed to produce maximum nutrition, beauty, and abundance.
Our edible landscape design and installation services can be customized for residences, acreages, businesses, churches, schools, daycares, parks, and neighborhood community gardens!
How we design?
Before installing an edible landscape, it's important to get the right design for your space and goals. During our onsite consultation, we will take precise measurements, find natural contour lines, look at topography maps, understand sunlight and water flow, check the soil type, and evaluate any obstructive objects. After gathering this information, we put together a custom foodscape design based that fits your goals. Designs can range from large scale food forest projects to smaller backyard farms. Designs can be acres large to 700 sq feet small.
Food Forests
Mini Orchards
Fruit Tree Guilds
Backyard Farm
What makes us unique
We are more than another landscaping company; we design and install landscapes that produce food for years to come!
We do so by using regenerative permaculture principles that incorporate the following:
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Functional Design
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Backyard to Fork
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Natural Fertilizers
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Pollinator Friendly
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Meet Our Team
We have the best foodscaper team in Minnesota, renowned for our innovative designs and sustainable practices. Our expert team transforms local landscapes into vibrant, productive edible gardens, setting the gold standard for foodscaping in the region.
Jordan Bronston
Founder & Lead Designer
My name is Jordan Bronston. I am the Lead Designer for Edible Landscapes. I help customers create permaculture foodscape designs to maximize yields while minimizing inputs and environmental impact.
I love collaborating with clients to create spaces that are easy to navigate, productive, and fun to be in.
My favorite flower and fruits to grow are white lilies and contender peaches. I came up with a unique peach tree guild that combines edible and native plants.
When I'm not designing foodscapes, I am enjoying the north shore, painting icons, volunteering, or cargo biking my kids around town.
Tim Glenn
Permaculturist & Lead Foodscaper
My name is Tim Glenn. As Permaculturist & Lead Foodscaper at Edible Landscapes MN, I oversee the installation of our food forest designs.
I am a certified Permaculture designer and MNLA certified Landscape Professional with 16 years of experience in the industry.
My favorite flower and fruits to grow are are comfrey and blueberries. I came up with a unique blueberry guild that naturally acidifies your soil.
When not installing new foodscapes, I enjoy playing with my 6 year old son, getting out into the woods, practicing Jiu Jitsu and playing music.
Kate Wagner
Foodscaper & Educator
My name is Kate Wagner. I am a Foodscaper for Edible Landscapes. I help customers install foodscapes and help educate them on permaculture.
I am experienced with small-scale farming and food system strategies for local communities, as well as ranching. I went to school at Wyoming Catholic College for outdoor leadership.
My favorite flower and fruits to grow are are moss roses and tomatoes. I have unique ways to trellis vining fruits.
When I'm not foodscaping, I am sitting around a bonfire playing guitar, memorizing poetry, stargazing, riding horses, whitewater rafting, or learning more about animal and crop science!
Three Steps to Get Started
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Connect with us
Book a timeSchedule time with us. We want to learn about your vision and help you determine what is best for your space, experience and budget. (i.e. mini-orchard, mini-vineyeard, tree guilds, vegetable gardens).
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Onsite Consultation
Onsite ConsultationAfter we meet over the phone or video call, we can setup an onsite consultation. We will come visit your property, learn more about your vision, exchange ideas, and take yard measurements and create a master plan.
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Start Your Installation
Start InstallationWe will send you a customized plan that details optimal plant placement based upon sunlight, water flow and topography. Once we agree on the scope, landscape construction can begin.
Questions & Answers
How much space do I need?
Very little! Edible Landscapes have been installed on as little as 700 square feet, and are loaded with over 40 food and medicine producing plants.
How long does it take to get food?
Not long!
Perennial plants take between 2 and 5 years to mature and provide yields for many years. Annual plants will provide yields right away.
When is the best time to start?
Today! Get your custom design, and we can start planting anytime from April to November. We will guarantee your design is installed professionally to the highest standards.
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We're here to start working on your design and installation! Send any questions you have over to us. We look forward to hearing from you.
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