This is a collection of ornamental plants offering an edible harvest all year long. Each month I will highlight my favorite plant to be harvested at the time, its uses and attributes in the garden, as well as seasonal recipes to put it to use. Enjoy!
November
December
January
February
Featured Plant : LINGONBERRIES!
Ornamental Qualities
Recipes
Care/Maintenance Tips
Lingonberry Care
Plant Lingonberries in full to partial sun. They may benefit from afternoon shade in hottest regions. Soil should be well-drained and rich in organic matter. Lingonberries need an acidic soil. Our native Portland soil tends to be acidic, but if in doubt, use a soil pH tester. Elemental sulphur can be added to lower the pH over time. Also try mulching with pine needles, leaves, or pouring leftover coffee and coffee grounds around the plants. During the dry summer months, water lingonberry plants at the rate of one gallon/week. This is best achieved through a soaker hose or drip irrigation system, so that the water slowly penetrates to a greater depth in the soil. Fertilize in the spring with an organic fertilizer for acid-loving plants. Prune out oldest shoots each winter to promote the growth of new stems on which flowers and fruit are borne.
