A food forest is a system of gardening that uses a diversity of fruit trees and perennial plants, planted and grown together so that they complement each other.
Growing a diverse range of plants in different layers reduces weeds, minimises pests and drastically reduces maintenance, whilst providing a variety of edible harvests throughout the year. Food forests can be grown on different scales depending on the size of your property, from the smallest backyard to rural acreage.
The fruit trees are the centre-pieces of the system, grown as a can...
