“Edible Plants: Can I Eat It” is a great video for some of you Foodies who are just starting out as gardeners.

Agave Plant Makes Tequilla Foodie Gardener

 

Do you know where Tequila comes from?

 

Young_Gardener_Asks_Shirley_Can_I_Eat_A_Daylily_Plant_Foodie_Gardener

 

Can you eat a daylily?

In the series, “Gardens of the Rich and Famous,” a show on the Digs Channel on Youtube, I’m the garden expert who mentors a couple of homeless actors, Ari and Emma, in gardening!

The show is very tongue-in-cheek, but you learn a valuable gardening lesson in every episode.

 

In this episode, Ari and Emma find themselves in a garden designed by me (Shirley Bovshow) that is full of edible plants.

 

Avocado Fruit Hanging From Tree Ready For Harvest Future Guacamole Foodie_Gardener

 

Have you seen an avocado hanging from a tree?

Ari and Emma never have!

Too bad these city girls don’t know the difference between a rose and yummy rosemary!

The hungry girls take turns asking Shirley about the plants in the garden.

“Can I eat it?”

 

Eureka Lemons Used in Cooking Baking Exfoliating Skin Foodie Gardener

 

Eureka Lemon tree full of fruit.

Watch and discover some of the edible delights you can grow in your garden too.

 

Salvia Chiapensis Sage You Can Eat Culinary Sage Foodie Gardener

 

Salvia chiapensis leaves make a soothing tea.

 

Grow Grapes Use Grape Leaves For Wrapping Dolmadas Mediterannean Food Foodie Gardener

 

If you have the space and proper climate, grow grapes and enjoy fruit off the vine. You can also harvest the leaves for Mediterranean recipes such as dolmades (stuffed grape leaves).

 

Fig Fruit Growing on Tree Ready To Harvest Foodie Gardener

 

Have you ever seen figs hanging from a tree?

Are you hungry yet?

 

Raspberries Growing on Vine in Garden Foodie Gardener

 

Raspberry plants tucked along fences create “edible privacy!”

 

Artichoke Plant Ready For Harvest And To Eat Foodie Gardener

 

Grilled, marinated or steamed, artichokes are a gourmet treat from the garden!

 

Women Eating Strawberries In Garden Foodie Gardener

Shirley and Ari and Emma (clockwise) indulge in some fresh strawberries growing in Shirley’s client’s yard in Los Angeles.

 

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I'm known as "EdenMaker," as well as a "Foodie Gardener" on the web, but you can call me "Shirley" anytime!When I'm not eating or growing my own food, I'm busy designing gardens and producing garden TV shows!When it's time to cook, I ask my family, "What country do you want to visit tonight?"Thank God for WeightWatchers, most of my fruits and veggies are "0-Points." Some of you know what I'm talking about!

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