A food forest, also called a forest garden, is a diverse planting of edible plants that attempts to mimic the ecosystems and patterns found in nature. Food forests are three dimensional designs, with life extending in all directions – up, down, and out.

In this post, I’ll outline the exact process to follow to go from an empty field to a fully-functioning ecosystem inspired by forests. You’ll learn how to choose the right plants for your food forest, design your layout, make soil improvements before planting, and much more.

A food forest is an area you can plant the seven layers in a way that mimics a wild forest. This creates a natural environment for the plants that is self-sustaining and provides constant food throughout the seasons with minimal input from you.

A food forest (or forest garden) is a garden that mimics the structures of a natural forest, with multiple layers of plants stacked vertically to increase overall production. Let’s unpack that definition a bit so you can get started with your own food forest.

A food forest is a food-producing system filled with a range of predominantly perennial plants. Like a natural forest or woodland, it contains diverse, layered plant life. As in an entirely natural tree-based ecosystem, the plants, animals and fungi in a food forest work in …

Mar 27, 2024 · Food forests are sustainable, edible ecosystems designed to match the diversity and balance of a natural forest. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the benefits of food forests and how you can create your own in five steps.

Jun 26, 2024 · Discover how to create a food forest—an abundant, sustainable ecosystem mimicking natural forests. Learn about planning, layers, & benefits.

Jun 22, 2023 · “Food forests,” also called “forest gardens” or “edible forests,” is shorthand for the practice of cultivating forest ecosystems for human food production. Sometimes this looks like leveraging an existing forest to slowly integrate edible plants.

Jan 27, 2022 · Edible forest gardens, also called food forests, are one of the best ways to grow your own food. Once established a permaculture forest garden is hands off, meaning less work for you except harvesting beautiful vegetables and fruit. Learn all about food forests and how to design and create an edible forest garden in your backyard!

Food forests are agriculture and nature conservation in one. They produce high-quality food while helping to address today’s environmental crises. Our mission is to bring more and more food forests to the world and to drive the transformation of agriculture.