Food Forest

Food for thought…

Originally published

A neighborhood Food Forest connects communities to nature and food by integrating seven layers of trees and understory plants that produce nuts, fruit, mushrooms, herbs, and berries.

Food forests reduce temperatures, boost biodiversity, and enhance beauty. The trees and the birds that live in them also support organic pest control.

The orchard is transitioning into a food forest, with ducks, geese, and fruit trees working together. At 5 years old, the trees are expected to yield a good harvest.

Mustang grapevines on the south side of the farm further demonstrate how food forests can thrive together.

Fruit will be available for purchase at the farm stand this summer. To learn more about a local food forest, visit Austin’s Festival Beach Food Forest. Field trip, anyone?