Went out tonight with a guerrilla arborist and planted pawpaw seeds along various waterways!

Pawpaws are a local native deciduous fruit bearing tree. (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asimina_triloba) Not to be confused with papaya (also called pawpaws by some). These are green skinned fruits with yellow fruit inside. They taste kind of like sweet sticky melons with a hint of avocado? They taste amazing.

Their seeds are quite large and they require a period of freezing over winter so they'll germinate in spring.

This guerrilla arborist harvested seeds from last year, put them in a baggy with some sawdust and a little bit of water and chilled them in the fridge over the winter. We planted them today.

They'll sprout in about six months and start producing fruit in about six years.

I intend to harvest a lot of seeds this year and begin planting in earnest next year.

We're building out the local food forests.

Folks should eat for free.

What native fruit bearing or food producing plants and trees are in your area?

Need a bit of good and inspiring news? Look no further:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfiH9T-iR3E&ab_channel=AndrewMillison

I recently attended a workshop by Permaculture Institute of North America about starting nurseries. Among all the facilitators, these books were most recommended. A bit hard to find used though. I guess people keep them.

Save the #DartingtonForestGarden

This page is dedicated to our fight against our landlord’s (#DartingtonHallTrust) decision to evict us from our 31-year-old #ForestGarden in #Dartington, #DevonUK. Here you’ll find latest updates and press releases, and also your tributes to the forest garden and what it means to you, and why it should be preserved.

Update Sun 16 March 2025

"Morning to all our wonderful supporters!

"The petition to save our forest garden has gathered over 7,500 signatures in two days which is AMAZING.

"I think our landlords DHT may have been surprised and shocked both by the level of support and by the passion shown, so thank you all again.

"Before we went public, we did in fact write to CEO Robert Fedder at DHT a week ago, explaining why the forest garden was such an important resource, and asking them to retract their notice to quit. We also told him that there would be considerable public support and inevitable bad PR for them. Clearly DHT didn’t want a sensible dialogue at that time ….

"Our focus now is persuading DHT to sell the forest garden site to us. We know there are supporters out there itching to get crowdfunding so anyone with good experience of this please get in touch – we may need you!

"We heard a report that someone shouted abuse at Dartington staff yesterday. Please don’t. DHT front line staff are not responsible for DHT decisions.

"We are so touched by all the messages of support, this really means a lot so thanks again everyone."

Source:
https://www.agroforestry.co.uk/save-dartington-forest-garden/
#forestgarden #forestgardening #regenerativeagriculture
#SaveDarlingtonForestGarden #SolarPunkSunday #FoodForest #UK

HT @AgroecologyMap

The #FoodForest - Australia

Short description of your place and practices:

"The Food Forest is a 15 hectare property in #Gawler where we grow over 160 varieties of fruit, nuts, grains, vegetables and timber. If you haven't already tasted any of our goodies, come along and see us every second week at the #Adelaide Showground Farmers Market.

"We offer a consultancy service, run courses on permaculture, building with #strawbales, fruit & nut production, #sustainable house design and more. Coming along for a tour or one of our twice-yearly open days is a great way to get a taste of what we're all about."

Source:
https://agroecologymap.org/l/the-food-forest

Learn more about The Food Forest:
https://www.foodforest.com.au/
#FoodForest #sustainability #Permaculture #Australia #SolarPunkSunday #AgroEcology

I needed to take a break from the doom and gloom, so I eyed spots in the yard for more wildflowers, a mini food forest, and a spot for three sisters (and sunflowers). I had good luck growing some beans in hanging planters (where the vines can climb), so I'll be doing that again, as well as growing greens, onions, sun gold tomatoes and red potatoes in containers. Attempting beets again, but the local critters like them a little too much.
#Gardening #GardeningForPollnators #SpringPlanting #GardenPlanning #LessLawnsMoreGardens #FoodForest

Please sign this petition to Dartington Hall Trust to ensure their counterproductive and frankly insane decision to end Martin Crawford's lease on the best example of a #Permaculture #Agroforestry #FoodForest #ForestGarden in the temperate world!

Martin Crawford's work is so pioneering and important and MUST be allowed to continue. https://chng.it/cn2cCGFhbs

I am always impressed with the ability of the #fedi to provide answers. So here goes…

I need a bunch of grow tubes. But holy smokes, they are expensive unless you place an insanely large order.

Anyone know of a buyer’s union, or co-op situation? Here’s an example of pricing disparities . Prices are per 10-pack.

#Philippines #AgroEcology highlight from @AgroecologyMap

"Kuatro Marias' Agroecology Farm, located in San Narciso, Victoria, Oriental Mindoro, is a pioneering model of sustainable agriculture in the Philippines. Established in 1998, the farm operates on the principles of agroecology, focusing on harmonizing agricultural productivity with #environmental #stewardship. With a mission rooted in #biodiversity protection and #sustainable resource use, the farm avoids synthetic chemicals, instead leveraging natural cycles to nurture its crops, livestock, and aquaculture systems. Its name symbolizes balance and sustainability, honoring the four elements and the proprietor’s four daughters.

"The farm showcases an Integrated Diversified Organic Farming System (#IDOFS), where crops, livestock, and aquaculture coexist in a symbiotic relationship. This includes a #FoodForest with diverse trees like #ube and #cinnamon, a pond supporting #tilapia and other fish, and naturally fed chickens and hogs. A unique #SeedBank ensures the preservation of genetic diversity while minimizing waste. These practices not only enhance productivity but also build resilience against climate change and natural disasters, embodying agroecological principles that prioritize soil health, ecological balance, and community well-being."

Learn more:
https://agroecologymap.org/l/kuatro-maria-s-agroecology-farm
#agroecologia #agroécologie #agrarökologie #permaculture #permacultura #permakultur #agroforestry #agrofloresta #agroforesterie #agroforstwirtschaft #sustainability #sustentabilidade #foodsystems #farming #agriculture #regenerative #SolarPunkSunday #PolyCulture

Ask Me Anything LIVE Q&A: Episode 05 | The Millennial Gardener https://www.diningandcooking.com/1914423/ask-me-anything-live-qa-episode-05-the-millennial-gardener/ #DIY #EdibleLandscaping #FoodForest #FruitTree #FruitTrees #garden #GardenHacks #GardenTips #Gardening #GardeningHacks #GardeningTips #GardeningTipsAndTricks #grow #growing #HowTo #live #livestream #livestreaming #MillennialGardener #organic #OrganicGardening #q&a #QuestionAndAnswer #RaisedBed #TheMillennialGardener #VegetableGarden #VegetableGardenVideos #VegetableGardening #VegetableGardeningVideos

I got a strawberry plant a few weeks ago. Here's the first one to ripen. #gardening #food #foodforest

#Burnsville #Minnesota to pilot ‘#FoodForest’ at #CivicCenterPark

By Christine Schuster, February 7, 2025

"An old hockey rink in Burnsville will soon be transformed into an educational #garden under a new citywide initiative to implement #sustainable land practices and build long-term solutions to health inequities.

"The #MarketGarden, where student interns will help grow produce for local nonprofit, is one of several new programs being launched this summer under the 'Grow Burnsville' initiative.

"The City of Burnsville’s sustainability pitch won first place at this year’s Childhood Obesity Prevention and #EnvironmentalSustainability Awards held by the United States Conference of Mayors and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America.

"The $125,000 prize money set 'Grow Burnsville' into motion.

"'It’s just thrilling,' said Sue Bast, the city’s environmental specialist and sustainability coordinator.

"A 'food forest' planted at Civic Center Park this spring is one of Grow Burnsville’s pilot projects, Bast said.

"Once it’s matured, the food forest will be an open food resource to anyone looking for free access to fruits and other edible plants. Using the principals of #permaculture, no chemical #pesticides or #fertilizers will be used in maintaining the forest, according to Bast.

"David Woods, the conservation program director with Urban Roots, said Burnsville’s food forest is designed to be low-maintenance.

"The city enlisted #UrbanRoots, a St. Paul-based nonprofit, to help with the design and implementation of #GrowBurnsville initiatives.

"The food forest will take 3-5 years to fully develop, according to Woods. The forest includes around 40 different plantings, such as apple, pear and plum trees, herbs and a variety of native shrubs with edible berries or nuts.

"'I’m hoping the successes that’ll come from the Burnsville project will help promote it elsewhere,' Woods said.

"'We’re going to see how this works,' Bast said. 'It could possibly be a direction we want to go with some public land that is underused.'"

Learn more / listen:
https://www.twincities.com/2021/06/24/burnsville-to-pilot-food-forest-at-civic-center-park-2/
#SolarPunkSunday #foodsovereignty #FoodForest #FoodSecurity

#Garden Visit: A #FrontYard #FoodForest in Alameda, #California

Story by Laura Fenton, January 28, 2025

"We’ve often swooned for Bay Area landscape design/build firm Pine House #EdibleGardens‘ lush and productive landscapes, but this project caught our eye because it is particularly relatable: a postage stamp-sized yard in front of a classic #bungalow. The garden proves that even the smallest front yard can be a productive food forest and a feast for the eyes."

Learn more:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/home-and-garden/landscaping/garden-visit-a-front-yard-food-forest-in-alameda-ca/ar-AA1xZ1Sc
#SolarPunkSunday #UrbanGardening #UrbanFoodForests #Gardening

My first banana flower #gardening #foodsecurity #FoodForest #EdibleFoodForest

Cold stratifying seeds is a useful skill for #gardening, #homesteading & #permaculture folks, whether you are starting a food forest or just want to grow some less common perennials!

️ Here's our free article on cold stratifying seeds:
https://homesteadculture.com/how-to-cold-stratify-seeds/

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With love from our workshop on the Ana Fonio near Dakar! Together we’ve learned a lot!
Thanks to all participants and trainers
In #Senegal challenges such as climate change, desertification, biodiversity loss and food security are particularly acute. #weletitgrow #foodforest #permaculture
#syntropic #regenerativeagriculture
With Jens Hauck, Claudia Utz-Seck, Frieda Fritsch, Felix, Vale and many others!