Zero Waste: Foodscaping

As climate change continues to affect our daily lives, many people are looking for ways to mitigate waste and use fewer resources while spending less money. Zero Waste, a new series from VPM, explores sustainable practices that benefit both individuals and the planet.  The series looks at climate change through a lens of hope and tells stories of passionate people in Virginia who are taking action to benefit their health, their finances and the environment. Hosted by Natalie Hodge of Rudy's Girl Media, the series aims to empower audiences to make sustainable choices.

In this episode of Zero Waste, we focus on wasting less space by implementing a landscaping and gardening method called foodscaping. This is a way to grow your own food and beautify your environment by planting edibles such as vegetables, herbs, fruit, berries and nuts in between more decorative elements such as flowers and shrubs. Foodscaping can be done in any outdoor space you have, including balconies and patios.  There are many benefits of this approach including lower food costs, reduced water usage, decreased exposure to harmful chemicals, smaller carbon footprints and plastic reduction.

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[YellowDoorUrbanHomestead]

Thank you so much for the opportunity! It was so much fun!

[tammiemoore]

You are going to be the next YouTube queen.

[bessycorrales]

What a wonderful channel. Hope you grow by leaps and bounds.

[jeanrichardson]

All power to these beautiful women.... it breaks my heart in my city, that families use the foodbanks for their pantry, while often living on properties with room for gardens. We have a moderate climate and ample rainfall. Sure, i have my gardening disappointments but the joy of harvesting my own food every day is immense.

[KennyBd]

The Terracotta with wine bottle watering system is such a practical statement piece. Thanks for the inspiration

[rupakandnancy]

This is absolutely amazing and inspirational! We all need to be foodscaping!

[muniondalenewyurk]

Wonderful informative, inspiring video! All three ladies who were interviewed were phenomenal! 👏🏾👏🏾Shout out to Asia from one of her fans and subscribers! Great job Asia! 😃🙌🏾💕

[awheeler]

I loved the foodscaping video, especially about the water capture ❤ can't wait for your food forest to bloom!

[autumnstoptwo]

The way that y'all hire your own fact checker? AND include them in the credits?? A++++ 😤👍🏾💯👏🏾

great vid by the way!

[cherylb]

Great video. Good ideas. I do container and in ground gardening. Wish I could turn my front yard into what was displayed here but my HOA would be sending the letters.

[s.montgomery]

This was good! I follow Asia from Yellow Door Urban Homestead and I have learned a lot from her. Now you have introduced me to Amber and Lily so I will start following them

[kenhunt]

Well done. Numerous good ideas.
With rain barrels the higher off the ground the greater the water pressure. Always have a cover on your collection device.
I have found row covers to be beneficial with keeping squirrels out. They can destroy your garden.
Be mindful that blood and bone meal will attract animals too.
Just subscribed. Thanks.

[Courtney-zg]

I can’t wait to see how yours turn out ! I loved the video and informative information! I use rain water for my indoor plants!

[JustinHitt]

Well presented and educational. Thanks.

[TheMarvelousBeautyChannel]

That's funny...you and Lily are dressed alike ❤😅

[septemberknits]

Asia of @YellowDoorUrbanHomestead is my FAVORITE youtube garden expert! She teaches me so much