Renewing the Face of the Earth

We are a family-owned business operating in the Divine Will. Our mission is to help families and communities experience the joy of growing food at home. We do this by designing and installing “Edible Eden” landscapes that encourage sustainable backyard to fork living.

Our work is inspired by Catholic Social Teaching which emphasizes care for God’s creation, dignity of every person, the pursuit of the common good, the dignity of work, solidarity, localism, care for the poor, and active participation in the community.

Our organization’s garden patron is St. Francis of Assisi. He is the patron saint of ecology and animals. He embodies our vision to create abundant biodiverse environments that support pollinators, birds and other wildlife. St. Francis spoke about being instruments of peace and nurturing community. Our goal is to be an instrument of peace for every client, animal, insect and plant we encounter.

Fiat Voluntas Tua!

Jordan & Jessica Bronston

Founders

Abundance in Your Yard

In 2019, I traveled to Eastern Europe, where I was amazed by the dacha houses on the outskirts of cities. These small homes were surrounded by vibrant gardens filled with food and life. Despite their modest size—no larger than an average American home lot—these plots provided 40% of a household’s food.

Motivated by this experience, our family decided to transform our own yard into a food forest.

Soon, other families began reaching out for help to create their own food forests. In the spring of 2023, we opened our doors to share this vision, and since then, we’ve helped build dozens of food-producing landscapes for dozens of MN families.

Helping You Grow Adundance

We’re not just another landscaping company—we specialize in creating food-producing landscapes that flourish for years. With over 20 years of combined experience in traditional landscaping and permaculture, our expert foodscape team is the best in Minnesota. We are committed to delivering exceptional landscaping services and outstanding customer care to every client we serve. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our five-star reviews, permaculture certifications and membership in the Minnesota Nursery Landscape Association. Our skilled leadership team and crew can transform your underutilized lawn into a thriving, food-producing landscape, setting the gold standard for permaculture 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 Gleen. As a Permaculturist & Associate Designer at Edible Landscapes MN, I assist in design and installation of our food producing landscapes. 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!