2022 Garden Sites

By Madelon Wise All photos by Madelon Wise Emily Steinwehe of Wisconsin Food Forests was contacted by Paul Huber, Troy Farm Director, to speak to this year’s farm trainees about growing fruit on their 5-acre site on Madison’s north side. A diversified farm operation and Madison’s first urban farm, Troy …

Through the City of Madison Edible Landscapes Permit Process, the City of Madison provides an opportunity to plant fruit and nut trees in parks and on other City-owned land. Groups of citizens can create and care for these edible landscapes for the benefit and use of the whole community. Although …

Covid 19 has affected most businesses and communities, and Hope & a Future is no different. During Covid lockdown, this unique, intergenerational Adult Family Home (AFH) in Madison has had to adjust to the inability to accommodate its community of over 300 volunteers. Wisconsin Food Forests also needed to adjust …

Wisconsin Food Forests is a project of Madison Traffic Garden. Do not let our beautiful website fool you: we are a fledgling grassroots organization. Every year, we plant three food forests for nonprofit organizations. These food forests are supported by donations, sponsors, and fundraisers. We have been busy! We are finishing …

We have described our Basic Starter Kit and have provided you with details on each of the plants that comprise the Kit. Emily intentionally chose a variety of plants that will work in synergy with the other plants in the guild. She chose plants that each fulfill a purpose and …