At Edible Landscaping chickens do not operate our tractor, although with the economic crisis we'd love for them to do so.

"Chicken Tractors" have become popular among organic gardeners, families with children and permaculture advocates. Chicken tractors are a part of the international movement promoting productive sustainable agriculture and community based eco-systems.

A Chicken Tractor is usually a cage on wheels with an open bottom. The chickens inside can eat the weeds and insects while fertilizing the ground. The cage is moved around by a human chicken tractor operator. (We issue chicken tractor operator certification and diplomas fee negotiable, if we can't give them away).

The cage is equipped with a roof, nesting boxes, food and water is moved according to needs. This chicken house on wheels provides fresh healthy eggs.

Come to Edible Landscaping and find out about this marvelous innovation and the answer to the eternal metaphysical question: What came first the chicken or the egg? Maybe even why the chicken crossed the road.

This information is partially  plagiarized from Pacific University, Pacific B Street Farm. Andy Lee's "Chicken Tractor", Bill Mollison and my own expertise.

Yours,
Pierre Constance

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at Monticello will be Saturday, September 11th, 2010, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Michael will have plants for sale answer your questions and we should have pawpaw samples. Check the Heritage Harvest Festival site for hours and schedule of events.

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Please obey the 10 mile per hour speed limit. (children at play)
For more info call 434-361-9134, you can also email us info@ediblelandscaping.com

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Driving Directions to Edible Landscaping

Edible Landscaping, 361 Spirit Ridge Ln., Afton, VA 22920
Questions: 434-361-9134, Orders: 800-524-4156, Fax: 434-361-1916

Please note that online map programs and GPS units will generally get you to our driveway but then route you to the residence of one of our neighbors - the final right to 'stay on' Spirit Ridge Lane should be ignored, we have posted signs which should help you find us.

- From Richmond: Interstate 64 west to exit 107 (Crozet), go left on Route 250 west for ~ 5 miles and take a left on Route 151 south. Stay on 151 for about 7.5 miles then take a right on Chapel Hollow Road, go about 1 mile and our driveway is on the left.

- From Staunton: Interstate 64 east to exit 99 (Afton), take a right on Route 250 east for about 3 miles and then take a right on Route 151 south. Stay on 151 for about 7.5 miles then take a right on Chapel Hollow Road, go about 1 mile and our driveway is on the left.

- From Lynchburg: Route 29 north to route 6 west. Go right on route 151 north for about 2 miles and then take a left on Chapel Hollow Road, go about 1 mile and our driveway is on the left.

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Music provided by Michael McConkey, Juliet McConkey & George Staten
Lecture
Tours by Michael McConkey and Pierre Constans
Fruit tasting (whatever is ripe)
Question and answer sessions