There are many ecological benefits to integrating vegetables into your native landscape. Whether you are new to vegetable growing or looking for ways to add edible plants to your ornamental landscape, this workshop will explain the essentials for success: site selection and preparation, planting, maintenance, and harvesting. Instructor Rob Medicus will also identify several great vegetables to incorporate into flower beds and borders for both an edible and ornamental reward. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. About the Instructor: Rob has served as a Delaware Master Gardener since 1994. He loves creating and delivering horticultural workshops. Venues have ranged from UD Cooperative Extension, to Osher Academy, Friends of White Clay Creek, lots of gardening clubs and more. In addition, Rob has headed the MG Vegetable And Fruit Demonstration Garden (2012-2014) and the Workshops and Speakers Bureau Committee (2016-2018). Rob gardens on 1/2 acre in Newark.