Category: Education: Food Forest/Forest Garden

Nov 23 2023

Craving Cranberries? Try These 5 Fantastic Food Forest Substitutes!

by Jill Lofton

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 2:42 — 2.5MB)Subscribe: Email | RSSAh, cranberries! Their tangy zing is a staple in sauces and jellies, especially around the holiday table....

Nov 21 2023

Education: Food Forest/Forest Garden

The Mighty Power of Fruit Trees: Champions in the Fight Against Climate Change

by Jill Lofton

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Hello, fellow green thumbs and earth lovers! Today, let’s embark on a fruity adventure into the heart of permaculture and discover how fruit trees are not just providers of scrumptious...

Nov 20 2023

Education: Food Forest/Forest Garden

Growing Fun: Designing a Child-Friendly Permaculture Garden

by Jill Lofton

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Hello, green thumbs and little helpers! If you’re a parent and you’re new to food forest gardening, you may find yourself struggling to care for your garden with small children...

Nov 19 2023

Education: Food Forest/Forest Garden

The Edge Effect: Where Worlds Collide

by Jill Lofton

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One of my favorite permaculture principles (and one which can be applied to so many things!) is the principle of the edge effect. It’s where the magic happens in your...

Nov 17 2023

Education: Food Forest/Forest Garden

How to Plant Your New Tree

by Chas Hathaway

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Let’s dig right in to the art of tree planting—it’s a bit more than just plopping a tree into the ground. Let’s roll up our sleeves and get to the...

Nov 16 2023

Education: Food Forest/Forest Garden

The Fungus Among Us

by Jill Lofton

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The Unseen Heroes of the Forest Mushrooms, or fungi, are like the underground internet of the forest. Picture this: a vast network of fungal threads, called hyphae, weaving through the...

Nov 16 2023

Education: Food Forest/Forest Garden

Three Cycles Essential to Life on Earth

by Jill Lofton

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The natural world is a marvel, a fractal of cycles that sustain life on Earth. Three of these cycles – the carbon cycle, the water cycle, and life cycle—are not...

Nov 15 2023

Education: Food Forest/Forest Garden

The World of Ecosystems: A Peek into Nature’s Intricate Dance

by Jill Lofton

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Welcome back to the delightful world of food forestry with a sprinkle of fun. Today, we’re unpacking the fascinating science of ecology and the cycles that keep our ecosystems grooving....

Nov 14 2023

Education: Food Forest/Forest Garden

The Fantastical Food Forest: 17 Marvelous Munchables

by Jill Lofton

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Hey there, nature lovers! It’s time to dive into the whimsical world of food forests, where plants are more than just greenery – they’re a community of munchable marvels! I’m...

Nov 13 2023

Education: Food Forest/Forest Garden

Welcome to the Wild World of Permaculture Design!

by Jill Lofton

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What On Earth is Permaculture Design? Hello there, green thumbs and curious minds! Today, we’re diving into the fascinating universe of permaculture design. Now, hold on to your garden hats,...