ReWild Edible Garden by Kimberly Simmen
We often get questions from new rewilders who are looking for ideas on how to get started with a native plant garden.
Unfortunately, one size does not fit all. The size of the yard, the sunshine, slope, moisture, soil and other factors often dictate what will be successful in each yard. That said, there are some common design concepts and starting points that work well for many of us.
ReWild works with expert Native Plant landscape designers to bring you ideas based on their years of experience. The expert design below is by Kimberly Simmen. Kimberly is an entrepreneur with a long history of growing natives who has opened KMS Native Plants, LLC, in Lake Grove to provide Long Islanders with year-round access to native plants
This design provides delicious fruit for you and for the birds. You may have to cover plants if you want the berries for yourself. A good rule for sharing is to leave at least a third of the plants uncovered for birds and the wildlife.
In addition to berries, many of these plants produce beautiful flowers and colorful leaves for year-round interest. This is a small area design that is intended to maximize the vibrancy and bio-diversity of a garden plot as small as 120 square feet.
Plot Size
120 sqft for a dense planting up to 200 sqft for a planting that will fill out when the perennials mature in the second year and beyond.
Soil types
Works on a wide variety of soils from sandy to clayey
Moisture
Medium to moist
Light
Sunny - at least 6 hours of full sun. More the better for fruiting bushes.
ReWild Edible Garden by Kimberly Simmen
About the designer
Kimberly Simmen is an experienced horticulturist who has introduced many aspiring rewilders to the joys of native plants.
Kimberly is also an entrepreneur with a long history of growing natives who has opened KMS Native Plants, LLC, in Lake Grove to provide Long Islanders with access to native plants.
