Edible Estates is a project by Fritz Haeg with an enviromental and social purpose. The project proposed to replace a standard grass lawn with a productive and interactive edible landscape. 6 prototype yards have been built. Each is a different climate zone.
#1 - Salina, Kansas, 2005 / commissioned by the Salina Art Center
#2 - Lakewood California, 2006 / exhibited at Machine Project, produced for Fair Exchange at Millard Sheets
#3 - Maplewood, New Jersey, 2007 / sponsored by Garden Supply
#4 - London, England, 2007 / commissioned by Tate Modern and exhibited in the Turbine Hall for Global Cities
#5 - Austin, Texas, 2008 / commissioned by Arthouse for the exhibit Fritz Haeg: Attack on the Front Lawn
#6 - Baltimore, Maryland, 2008 / commissioned by Contemporary Museum Baltimore for Cottage Industry
Along with the environmental issues addressed by the project many social issues of community, family, and urban and suburban neighborhoods. So check out her site and learn more.
As for the plans for my yard... I am still working on them. I want to add some fruit trees, and Terrace one area for a full garden. I will update with plans, pictures, and comments in the weeks to come. Its spring and time to get outside.
#1 - Salina, Kansas, 2005 / commissioned by the Salina Art Center
#2 - Lakewood California, 2006 / exhibited at Machine Project, produced for Fair Exchange at Millard Sheets
#3 - Maplewood, New Jersey, 2007 / sponsored by Garden Supply
#4 - London, England, 2007 / commissioned by Tate Modern and exhibited in the Turbine Hall for Global Cities
#5 - Austin, Texas, 2008 / commissioned by Arthouse for the exhibit Fritz Haeg: Attack on the Front Lawn
#6 - Baltimore, Maryland, 2008 / commissioned by Contemporary Museum Baltimore for Cottage Industry
Along with the environmental issues addressed by the project many social issues of community, family, and urban and suburban neighborhoods. So check out her site and learn more.
As for the plans for my yard... I am still working on them. I want to add some fruit trees, and Terrace one area for a full garden. I will update with plans, pictures, and comments in the weeks to come. Its spring and time to get outside.
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