Forest gardening

Understanding the Edible Forest Garden Concept In a world where food security is increasingly volatile, creating an edible forest garden stands out not only as a sustainable choice but a necessary step towards self-reliance. The fundamental idea is to mimic natural ecosystems focusing predominantly on trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals that can feed you and

In a forest, the plants collaborate. They take turns blooming, share space, distribute different nutrients and succeed each other over generations.

(A view of one of our forest gardens with high density. Looks like a natural system!) What's the correct density for a Food Forest Garden in the Great Lakes region? How close do you plant the trees? How should density change as the forest matures? We'll look at a variety of perspectives on the topic and discuss how we can pick the right strategy for each garden and gardener to maximize productivity and minimize maintenance. First of all, there's no wrong way to forest garden. We humans seem…

Harvesting wild food from the forest goes back to the beginning of civilization. But recently, interest in edible and medicinal wild plants has been…

Transform your yard into a thriving oasis with our guide on How to Create a Permaculture Food Forest or Forest Garden! Perfect for those passionate about gardening and permaculture, this post offers step-by-step instructions and tips. Ideal for beginner gardeners, you'll learn how to design a sustainable food forest that produces abundant harvests with minimal effort. Start your permaculture journey today!

Diagram I originally made for the Oikos print catalog, but which Ken wasn't interested in including, showing the main layers of a multidimensional forest garden ecosystem.

Want an easy garden with minimal work? Try a forest garden. It's a gardening technique that works with nature to create a large harvest.

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For those of us fortunate enough to live near forests, the woodland—with its watery seeps, shady hollows, and part-sun edges—presents us with a fertile opportunity to grow a bounty of food and medicine.