June food forest tour shows how fruit trees, herbs, and perennials can do the heavy lifting

A video tour of a mature food forest underscored one practical lesson for home growers: Combining fruit trees with herbs and ...

Permaculture gardener says the 'weeds' in your yard may be trying to build a food forest

In the clip, permaculture expert Mike Hoag notes that so-called "weeds" should not be seen as automatic pests but as plants ...
YouTube on MSN

I discovered Seattle's hidden food forest

The Beacon Hill Food Forest in Seattle is a public park that addresses food deserts by allowing community members to ...
Lifehacker

How to Grow a Permaculture Food Forest in Your Yard (and Why You Should)

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...
PBS

Permaculture Design: Raised Beds and Food Forest

Limestone raised beds and a mandala-designed food forest honor resourceful permaculture tenets. Framed by historic live oak trees in cozy Lockhart, limestone raised beds and a mandala-designed food ...
Christian Science Monitor

Food forests rise in Boston. Edible lots create green space – and community.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
Wicked Local

Prehistoric throwback: Food forests take hold on Cape Cod

Since prehistoric times humans have obtained food from forests and an effort has taken hold on the Cape to recapture that practice. The Food Forest Initiative is loosely organized but tightly focused ...