Edible Silicon Valley

Growing Curb Appeal: Food From the Front Yard

• Photo by Rosalind Creasy

  Rosalind Creasy is a nationally-recognized author, photographer and edible landscape designer based in the Bay Area.

• Photo by Rosalind Creasy

  BEFORE photo: Rosalind Creasy’s front lawn is removed to provide a canvas for a bountiful and beautiful streetside edible oasis.

• Photo by Rosalind Creasy

• Photo by Rosalind Creasy

  Rosalind Creasy invites the neighbors over to learn about growing and harvesting grains, and pick from some of the seasonal standards.

• Photo by Rosalind Creasy

  A bright red bench gives a front row seat to a surrounding colorful food and garden show tucked away along a path winding through Rosalind’s front yard.

• Photo by Rosalind Creasy

  A squash plant is trained to go up and over an arbor, adding visual interest and making it easier to harvest. Gates and pathways also provide visual interest and allow spot planting of different varieties of edible plants and their beneficial companion plants, like flowers.