Forest gardens grow edibles in layers, and are a clever way to add more fruit, vegetables and herbs into your space, as well as increase biodiversity. advertisement. Homes & Gardens.

There will be a free, hands-on Forest Garden demonstration and instruction by Jerome Osentowski of the Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct.

Forest gardens have many layers, including trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, ground covers, vines, and an underground layer of edible roots, bulbs, and rhizomes.

What is permaculture gardening? Learn how to create a sustainable food forest with these nine permaculture gardening techniques and practices. We’re all stewards of the land, blessed to be ...

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Give edible forest gardening a try if you’d like to produce more of your own food while creating a healthy habitat for wildlife. Among the many sources of information on this topic, ...

Building a forest. The garden planting is a major milestone in this cross-disciplinary project. Supported by a seed grant from the Center for Food Systems and Sustainability (CENFOODS), the edible ...

Some proponents of sustainable agriculture say we can grow food more successfully and with less environmental harm by copying nature’s methods for growing plants in the woods.

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening.

Forest bathing at the Arboretum. Where: Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. When: Every first and third Saturday through Dec. 15, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m ...

In this week's Garden 101 segment I talked with another Texas AgriLife specialist, Daniel Cunningham on what types of mulch you can use in your garden. The fine shredded hardwood will tackle most ...

To find natural areas to forest-bathe at, check out Puget Sound Public Gardens at pugetsoundgardens.org, Washington Trails Association at wta.org or your city’s parks and recreation website.