I've seen some homestead enthusiasts turn a blind eye to ornamental plants in favor of traditional veggies and fruit trees. I definitely respect the goal of growing food and becoming more self-sufficient, but why narrow your assortment of useful plants? In this video I want to go through some of my picks of helpful plants normally considered "ornamental", and discuss some of their uses that make sense on a homestead or pretty much any garden where sustainability is one of the goals.

00:00 Intro
01:29 Color, Flavor, Sweetness
03:19 Forage for Bees
04:52 Attract Beneficial Insects
06:09 Side Hustle
07:12 Fragrance, Dye, Medicinal Use
08:36 Shade, Shelter, Soil Retention

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