Pippa Chapman, author of https://www.permanentpublications.co.uk/port/permaculture-planting-designs/ , breaks food forest design down into just three core layers; a simple, practical framework that makes productive food forests achievable in real gardens. Instead of rigid rules or prescriptive planting lists, this approach prioritises: structure, seasonal harvests, low maintenance, & edimental qualities. Whether you’re new to food forests or looking to simplify an existing design, this video offers a clear, accessible way to start.
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Pippa's upcoming book is perhaps the most practical and useful book for designing food forests and more: https://www.permanentpublications.co.uk/port/permaculture-planting-designs/
Started my own mini food forest about 2 years ago, with much of it planted out earlier this year… Already going great, and got to try feijoa for the first time. Thanks for the inspiration. My neighbour has a Szechuan pepper tree (she's going to give me a cutting); that one is great in cooking (we used the husk not the black seed interior which I believe you're supposed to discard – might explain the numb tongue!).
phew! 3 layers is plenty as far north as Scotland!
Lovely garden. I read Pippa's book Backyard Forest Garden. It was comprehensive, easy to follow, and had a lot of beautiful photographs. Looking forward to the next book.
I'm sorry but apart from the mention of an apple tree, the presentation, to me, didn't cover FOOD. I expected to see some vegetables.
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thanks for sharing
Love Pippa thank you for sharing her food forest Hew!!! I started a food forest around 3 years ago with lots of fruit trees, vines, berries, perennial plants and I love it. It's so much fun. Been expanding it more and more each year. Have around 20+ more fruit trees coming in spring time. I use the Ruth Stout method in my vegetable garden. I swear by it. It's the best. All this stuff is so good for mental health 💓💓💓
Inspiring!! Thanks for sharing❤