Michael McConkey founded Edible Landscaping nursery in Afton, Virginia, with his wife Jeannie in 1979. They wanted to provide products that harmonize with nature and that would therefore grow and perform well with less care. They started out searching worldwide for varieties that will prosper without chemical sprays. At the nursery, they propagate their plants by grafting, budding, seed, divisions, and cuttings. All the plants are hand-weeded and sprayed only when necessary, and then only with naturally derived products. It is a source of pride to offer plants in peak condition, whether bought on-site or shipped.

There was little money available to start the business, so it began with a lot of hard work. Luckily, a nationally known garden magazine interviewed a fruit breeder who recognized Edible Landscaping as the lone source for hardy kiwi. That bit of public recognition made all the difference to the success of the business. As experts in their field, the owners and staff at Edible Landscaping now provide many mainstream products to retail outlets. The company is also a great source for less readily available products such as currants, kiwi, persimmon, pawpaw, and mulberry.

They recently launched a new eCommerce website to optimize search engine compatibility and improve the user experience. Find them at https://ediblelandscaping.com/