Forest garden backyards

This is my garden in NE Ohio, zone 5. I have been a gardener since 1989 and have worked this garden from scratch, entirely by myself, since 2001. These photos are from different seasons and years in no particular order.

Do you love the feeling of being surrounded by trees as you walk through the woods? We'll show you how to grow a forest in your backyard!

Designing your own woodland garden can be a rewarding process! With careful planning and good species selection even small spaces can become enchanting woodland gardens. Here, I walk you through all the considerations of woodland garden design.

Understanding the Edible Forest Garden Concept In a world where food security is increasingly volatile, creating an edible forest garden stands out not only as a sustainable choice but a necessary step towards self-reliance. The fundamental idea is to mimic natural ecosystems focusing predominantly on trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals that can feed you and

12 garden style ideas to help you create a garden to reflect your lifestyle and personal taste. Don't plan your garden without reading this.

How to Start a Food Forest For centuries, people have used food forests to grow an abundance of food in small spaces. More and more people are rediscovering the benefits of having a food forest around their homes. Inside, you can find out all about food forests and learn the basics of setting up a f

We recently started creating outdoor spaces in the woods so we are sharing how we cleared wood space to create more space for our home and patio

Permaculture, regenerative agriculture, forest gardening, sustainable home restoration, community organizing, edible landscaping: Pathways to plenty.