Edible landscapes / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...edible. View the Ecohome guide to eco-friendly Lawn alternatives and ground cover plants here   Invasive species: Dog strangling vine is prevalent across Ontario and West Quebec © Ecohome Over the last couple of centuries, many foreign species of plants have been introduced to North American soil for medicinal, horti...

...landscapes for water management  Vegetables that grow well in the shade Stormwater management tips for gardens and to protect against floods How to build a backyard greenhouse in cold climates  Find out about the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Membership here.

...edible and highly nutritious. When harvested in the early spring they are oh so very tender. Try them steamed stir fried or in pesto!  Fiddleheads of the Ostrich Fern: The term -fiddlehead' refers to the new shoots of the fern, which resemble the curled head of a fiddle just as they begin their accent into full grown f...