Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis), a nod to beauty.
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WFF Plants Our First Food Forest
On June 8, 2019, Emily Steinwehe of Wisconsin Food Forests planted our Food Forest Basic Package at Sol Criations Farm Sanctuary, Endeavor, Wisconsin. Sol Criations offers sanctuary to farm animals and wildlife in a biodynamic space and peaceable kingdom. Brenda and Jon Vetter, guardians of the animals, are both World Peace Diet Facilitators. Teaching people
Mulch Plants
We love mulch, and when we install a food forest, we will bring in plenty of wood chips. However, once the planting is established, growing mulch under the tree eliminates trudging around with a compost-filled wheelbarrow, because the guild will build its own soil. Mulch makers include soft-leaved plants such as comfrey, artichokes, cardoon, rhubarb,
Grass-Suppressing Bulbs
I don’t know about you, but I love spring bulbs (tulips, daffodils) that are planted in the fall. They are so reliable and cheerful and add color to a dreary spring landscape. But did you know that the shallow roots of bulbs keep grasses from moving into a food forest guild? Grasses, though planted deliberately
Happy Earth Day for Birds and Insects
On this Earth Day, we think about other species. We all know that honeybees, such as the one feasting on this borage flower, are declining and that their pollination efforts are crucial to the success of the food we eat. We love to attract birds and insects to our edible landscaping, too. The tempting blossoms