So she's like me and loves hummingbirds. Few people realize it, but growing food in your front yard is starting to be a big thing. To me, all plants are beautiful. But I am slowly reworking my entire yard to become a large portion of what I eat. Have a look at my Daylilies and Amaranth posts. Both of those are beautiful plants that most people grow them for the looks, but they are also edible. Hopefully, all of this will help her understand.