You should also understand provenance – the selection of right plant, right place because you understand the origin of a plant, so you can choose, for example, Mediterranean plants to suit a dry, freely draining area in the garden and a bog side plant for damp areas. Edible landscapes should be understood – what does edible landscape mean and how do growers ensure sustainability in edible landscapes? What organisations support local growing initiatives? How are herbs grown as part of the edible landscape? What planting styles suit edible landscapes and what plant adaptations will help them become successful? Community orchards, fruit growing, community gardening, potager gardens and container growing should all be understood in relation to edible plants. Plant selection according to the site, supports, maintenance, and how plants can be used to help control pest populations in the soil should be understood (rotation, companion planting, and IPM for example).
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