Figure 1 Roodhof (2026): a The number of studies conducted in a given country, region (US Mid- and Southwest), state (in the US) or province (in Canada and China) within the temperate zone (dark gray areas on the map). b The number of studies published per year

New publication: A scoping review of #temperate #food #forestry research: Key themes, methodological considerations and research priorities. #foodforests
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Grey plate with bread on and assorted foraged spring greens on top

🌱 We're big fans of adding foraged foods to our lunches at The Orchard Project! Education manager Jo's spring green finds for today's meal included wild garlic, land cress, shasta daisy, ox eye daisy, fennel, apple mint and chives 😋 #FoodForests #CommunityOrchards

Cool cities w/ beautiful #greeninfrastructure #greenroofs #livingwalls #communitygardens #foodforests #raingardens #permeablepavers #composting #greenalleys #habitatcorridors #rainbarrels #compost #bioswales #streettrees #nativeplants #constructedweetlands. Many low cost interventions w/ good ROI

Going to try growing some coffee plants which take a long time to get to maturity. Soaking them for easier germination leeches out a blue-green color. It’s the beginning of germination with oxidative state changes as I understand. #growfood #permaculture #foodforests #coffeeplants #botany

Cajanus cajan, pigeon peas, gandules, gungo peas, no eyed peas. #permaculture #nitrogenfixer #foodforests #droughttolerant #growfood #learnnewthings

We have recruited 60 volunteers to grow pigeon peas and donate seeds to their communities for 2026! We will be shipping out seeds of four varieties to growers in Florida and New Mexico mostly. #permaculture #foodforests #shareseeds #buildcommunity

Food Forest Open Source Hub :: What | Why | How Growing and maintaining a food forest: Plants | Providers | Canopy | Understory | Vines | Shrubs | Herbs | Groundcover | Root Crops | Edge Plantings

🌳 What if almost any land could become a thriving forest of food?
With permaculture and thoughtful stewardship, nature can provide abundance—without factory farming. Explore how food forests make it possible.
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Open Source DIY Food Forest Herb Plantings Food forest herb plantings archive: It includes food forest herb plant pictures, descriptions, cultural considerations, planting guidelines, and links to additional information. For food forest…

🌿 A food forest is exactly what it sounds like — a forest of food that sustains itself once established.
Here’s an open-source guide to the herbs layer, with plants perfect for building long-term abundance. 🌱💚
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Is your food access shrinking? Food costs rising? Join EGP as we look at sustainable food access in our series starting 10.29.25!#foodaccess #foodforests #forestgardening

Boston’s Food Forests Take Root as a Climate Equity Strategy - Inside Climate News A decade of organizing has turned trash-strewn lots into edible parks. Now Boston is expanding food forests as part of its climate action plan.

🌱 Boston is turning vacant lots into edible forests, integrating food, nature, and community right into the city fabric. Urban climate justice in action. Shout out to @mayorwu.boston.gov for all of her great work! 🍓🌳

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Denver’s Food Forests Provide Free Fruit While Greening the Environment Despite federal roadblocks, an ambitious agroforestry program is feeding people, cleaning the air, and helping offset climate change.

Denver’s turning empty lots into food forests that offer free fruit and cleaner air 🌳🍎 — a simple idea making a big impact.

#FoodForests #UrbanFarming #Sustainability #GreenDenver #CommunityGardens

Flyer for Dr. Cara’s Rockwell’s talk on Food forests of Florida: Enhancing ecosystem services and food security in the subtropical/tropical urban environment. Held on Friday October 3 at 12pm.

About to attend Dr. Cara Rockwell’s on Florida’s Food Forests!

Very excited about hearing about the synergy between supporting ecosystems AND food security.

Stuff like this feeds my curious nerd soul. :)

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#nature #foodforests #fiu #plants

Figure 1 in van der Zanden et al. (2025): "Images of one of the paired food forest and grassland sites as an example of the study systems"

New publication: The impact of decomposer size classes and #litter quality on litter decomposition in #foodforests, by @ciskaveen.bsky.social and others. #agroforestry #litterquality #decomposition #nutrientcycling
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Exploring food forests

Lijkt het je leuk om door het voedselbos te trekken en de natuur te ontdekken?
Neem contact met ons op en we regelen het voor je.

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Naturally Fertilize Your Fruit Trees With The Help Of A Gorgeous Ground Cover - Outdoor Guide Comfrey traps many nutrients in its leaves which are highly useful for fertilizing fruit trees. Use them in compost or a DIY fertilizer tea to help your trees.

There are several easy-to-grow ground cover plants that act as natural fertilizers for fruit trees. Here's one of the most popular options, plus tips on how to use it effectively. 🌱 #gardening #ediblelandscaping #landscaping #foodforests #victorygarden #gardensky #gardentips #organicgardening

Fruit & Nut Bulletin: July 2025

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Fruit Trees You Can Grow In Pots If Space Is Tight In Your Yard Or Garden - Outdoor Guide If you want to grow fruit trees but have limited space, consider dwarf trees that thrive in containers. You can even raise tropical and citrus fruits this way.

You don't need a huge garden to grow fruit trees at home. Try growing a dwarf tree in a patio pot! This story explores a few of your options. 🌱 🍒 🍊 🍋 #gardening #ediblelandscaping #foodforests #organicgardening #gardensky #plants #gardentips

The Forget-Me-Not Look-Alike That'll Add Some Blue To Your Garden - Outdoor Guide Blue flowers can add a wonderful contrast to your garden and attract pollinators. For a pop of color, plant this highly adaptable forget-me-not look-alike.

Many blue flowers are good at attracting bees that pollinate fruit and vegetable plants. Get acquainted with a blue-blossomed perennial that does well in shady spots. 🌱 #gardening #gardensky #vegetablegardening #foodforests #ediblelandscaping #gardentips

The Low-Maintenance Bush That's The Perfect Addition To Your Front Yard - Outdoor Guide Depending on where you live, this low-maintenance bush produces beautiful blooms and flower buds that can be harvested for use in dishes.

If you live in USDA hardiness zone 8, 9, or 10, you can grow caper bushes as ornamentals, culinary plants, or both. Brined buds from these low-maintenance shrubs are what make Niçoise salad so delicious. 😊 🌱 #ediblelandscaping #foodforests #gardening #gardensky #organicgardening #vegetablegardening

Plastic container of 6 ripe cherries, being held.

Ripe mulberries fallen to the ground

Mulberry tree with unripe berries.

Bright red cherries hanging from a tree.

Wild food finds :)))) crazy how much edible stuff is all around, this is both from my walk to work and fromy friends front yard. Cherries and mulberries. The mulberries are extra cool bcuz they’re the native variety #forgaing #foodforests

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Reuse An Empty Toilet Paper Tube To Start Growing Juicy Strawberries In Your Garden - House Digest Are you a strawberry lover looking for a cheap and nifty way to grow that fruit in your garden? Turn your empty toilet paper rolls into pots.

Cardboard tubes can help you turn strawberry runners into healthy new plants by preventing transplant shock. Discover one gardener's clever method in this article. 🌱 🍓 #gardening #organicgardening #ediblelandscaping #gardensky #gardentips #foodforests

The Hardy Plum Tree That You Can Grow In Colder Climates - House Digest The bitter cold winters you find in some parts of the U.S. can prove too harsh for some plants. However, Alderman plum trees will be right at home.

Here's fresh plum tree info for the fruit tree lovers in the crowd. The tree featured in the article was bred at the University of Minnesota, where it developed a chill attitude about chilly winters. Thanks for reading! 🌱 #gardening #organicgardening #foodforests #ediblelandscaping #gardensky

Grab An Empty Toilet Paper Roll And Watch What Culinary Gem You Can Grow - House Digest Empty toilet paper rolls might not immediately conjure associations with food, but you can actually use the cardboard tubes to grow tasty mushrooms.

Cardboard toilet paper tubes can be used to start a variety of seeds, but they're especially good at growing oyster #mushrooms. Find out how to get started in my article. 😊 🌱 #gardening #organicgardening #vegetablegardening #ediblelandscaping #foodforests #gardensky

Think Twice Before Trying To Grow A Peach Tree From A Pit - House Digest While it's possible to grow a peach tree from a pit, there's a high chance you'll end up with a fruit that's different from the source of the seed.

You *can* grow a peach tree from a pit, but should you? Here are a few things to consider to set yourself up for success. 🌱 🍑 🌳 #gardening #ediblelandscaping #foodforests #fruittrees #peaches #plants #gardensky #gardentips

Protect Your Seedlings From Pests With This Simple Toothpick Trick - Outdoor Guide Do you have a few spare toothpicks lying around? Put them to good use as little protectors for your seedlings. Here’s how to do it.

Cutworms are notorious for lopping off the stalks of young plants, especially tomato seedlings. Here's a way to fend them off with toothpicks or other small sticks. 🌱 #gardening #organicgardening #vegetablegardening #ediblelandscaping #foodforests #tomatoes #gardensky

A Basic Solo Cup Is All You Need To Kickstart Your Pepper Garden On A Budget - House Digest Start growing your pepper plants in Solo cups. This hack means you won't have to transfer them to pots before they're ready to be planted in the garden.

Size matters when it comes to the containers you choose for starting pepper seeds. Trading seed cells for something larger can prevent a couple of different problems. 🌱 🌶️ #vegetablegardening #gardening #organicgardening #plants #gardensky #gardentips #foodforests

The Alternative Way To Grow Berries That Saves So Much Space - House Digest If physical space limitations have kept you from your dreams of planting berries in your yard, you'll be excited to know there's an easy solution.

You don't need much square footage to grow delicious berries at home. Here's a container #gardening solution that makes the most of vertical growing space. 🌱 #containergardening #organicgardening #plants #gardensky #gardentips #foodforests