What is Foodscaping?
Foodscaping combines beauty and utility by blending edibles—like vegetables, herbs, and fruit trees—with ornamental plants in your garden. Pots and planters are key tools in foodscaping, offering flexibility for small spaces. Beyond fresh, healthy produce, foodscaping reduces fridge waste, reduces plastic packaging, and lets you control what insecticides (if any) touch your food. Plus, it’s a great way to share food with friends and neighbours.
30–50-Day Edibles for Quick Results
Perfect for beginners, these fast-growing edibles are low-maintenance and rewarding. Mix and match them in a large planter, like an Elho Basics 38cm Bowl, for a compact, productive mini garden.
Lettuce
- Variety: Gourmet Oak
- Pick leaves as needed—no waiting for hearts to form.
- Planting Guide: Three plants per bowl.
Pak Choi / Bok Choy
- Mild, versatile flavour, perfect for stir-fries.
- Harvest whole plants as needed.
- Planting Guide: Five plants per bowl.
Baby Beans
- Small but productive, yielding a few handfuls weekly.
- Protect from wind for optimal growth.
- Planting Guide: Three to five plants per bowl.
Spring Onions
- Easy to plant from seed or seedlings.
- Harvest on demand for fresh flavour.
- Planting Guide: 20 plants per bowl.
Baby Spinach
- Quick to grow and great for regular harvesting.
- Thrives in full sun.
- Planting Guide: Three plants per bowl.
Radishes
- Fast-growing and ideal for interplanting with slower crops.
- Sow thinly at 1.5cm deep for best results.
- Planting Guide: 20 seeds per bowl.
Herbs
- Mix and match with other plants for variety.
- Regular harvesting encourages growth.
- Planting Guide: Three to five per bowl.
Tips for Growing in Pots
Soil: Avoid using garden soil or straight compost; these are too heavy for containers. Instead, choose a specialised mix like Oderings Shrub & Tub or Oderings Fruit & Veggie Mix, which offers the ideal blend of nutrients and drainage for container gardening.
Feeding: Container plants quickly deplete soil nutrients. Use a liquid fertiliser, such as those from Yates, to keep plants thriving throughout the growing season.
Watering & Hydration: Consistent watering is crucial. Mulch helps retain soil moisture, reducing evaporation and preventing hydrophobic soil. Hydrated plants are healthier, produce better yields, and are less prone to pests.
Why Choose Foodscaping?
Foodscaping isn’t just about maximising space; it’s about creating a lifestyle. Whether harvesting spring onions for dinner or plucking fresh spinach for a salad, you’ll feel connected to your garden and your meals. So, grab some pots, get planting, and enjoy the fruits (and veggies!) of your labour.
