Tired of Wasting Time and Money on a
Yard That Doesn't Give Back?
You work hard to keep your lawn tide, but it doesn't feed your family. With food prices rising and time in short supply, it's frustrating to spend money on landscaping that doesn't give you anything in return
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Lawns cost up to $1200/year to maintain
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Grocery prices are up nearly 30% over 5 years
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Many fruits and vegetables cost more than $3/lb and prices are rising.
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Your yard can and should do more while wowing your neighbours
Grow Food, Beauty, and Peace of Mind; Right Outside Your Door
In this free online workshop, you'll learn how to turn your yard into a beautiful, low-maintenance landscape filled with edible plants. From Asian pears to Kiwis and from herbs to hazelnuts. It's easier than you think, and it can save you thousands on your grocery bill!
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Discover the best plants for your yard
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Learn design styles that fit your style and space
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Enjoy food for as little as $0.04/lb
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Design a yard that your neighbours will rave about
Is This Workshop Right for You?
✅ You want a beautiful yard that also grows food
✅ You’re tired of rising grocery prices and poor-quality produce
✅ You want a low-maintenance landscape that thrives for years
✅ You want to enjoy your yard more (and actually use it)
✅ You love the idea of saving money while eating better
✅ You want to grow food but don't have much time
If you agree with at even one of these, this workshop is for you
Meet Your Instructor:
JD Van Allen is Eden's Refuge's Lead Designer. JD is a professional edible landscape and orchard designer, his mission is to end food insecurity in Eastern Ontario. Having designed systems for backyards, parking lots, and public spaces, he is the perfect guide for your journey. JD believes that each design should be customized to reflect the values of the people who will interact with it, and he loves designs that thrive when neglected!
How to Get Started
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Learn Simple, Actionable Strategies
Discover how to grow food, reduce maintenance, and create a yard you love.
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Transform Your Space
Use what you learn to design a landscape that feeds your family and turns heads
What You'll Learn
✅ How to grow food without making your yard look like a vegetable garden
✅ The secrets to low-maintenance, high-yield landscaping
✅ Where to plant for beauty, privacy, and productivity
✅ How to design for pollinators, pets, and kids
✅ Which plants grow well together in Ontario
✅ A simple way to visually design your space
FAQ
Do edible landscapes look messy?
Not at all. Your design can look like anything from a formal garden with straight lines to a natural space with wondering paths. You can mimic any design style while making your low-maintenance, productive landscape.
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Will This be a ton of work to maintain?
Not if it is designed right. We will show you how to create systems that take care of themselves with only a few seasonal tasks needed.
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What if I don't have a green thumb?
You don't need one. A little work during planning will allow you to create an edible landscape that thrives on neglect.
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What if I have a walnut tree that kills everything?
This is a huge problem for many but we can help you select plants that will thrive near your walnut tree. It will limit your options but doesn't stop you from having a productive space.
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Is this just about growing veggies?
Nope! Think fruit trees, edible flowers, a hedge that grows hazelnuts, etc.
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Can I do this in a small yard?
Absolutely! Small yard designs can be some of the most fun because we want to make the most out of every square foot. You can do a lot in a small space!
Your Land Can Do More Than Be Another Chore
Most homeowners want a beautiful yard but struggle with rising grocery prices, time-consuming maintenance, or gardens that never quite thrive. In this free online workshop, you’ll learn how to design edible landscapes that are low-maintenance, attractive year-round, and provide high-quality food for your family. We’ll walk you through what’s possible in your climate, how to design for beauty and abundance, and what it takes to get started—no matter your yard size. Whether you want to save money, live more sustainably, or simply enjoy your outdoor space more, this workshop will give you the knowledge and tools to make it happen.