Green, leafy vegetables are hardy and easy to grow plants. They make great additions to the understory areas of your food forest and provide beautiful and edible ground cover. Greens make up a vital part of a healthy diet and have unlimited health benefits for your...
Herbs are the unsung heroes of the garden. When we think of gardening to fill our plates, we first think of leafy greens, root crops and fruits! Incorporating herbs into your food forest will open up a whole world of possibilities for preparing and flavoring the food...
Tropical food forests are regaining popularity as a great way to start self-sufficient gardening and grow what you eat. An ideal tropical forest garden will have up to seven layers of plants. There is a canopy layer for large fruit and nut trees, then a low tree layer...
Planting a fruit tree can provide abundance for decades. But how soon will that abundance actually begin? Some fruit trees take decades to start fruiting. Plant a mangosteen tree and you may be a grandpa before you get any fruit from it. Lucky for us...
Packed full of color, flavor, and nutrients, carrots are a staple vegetable in many households. If you purchase your carrots at a local grocery store in Hawai’i, they will most likely be imported. Carrots are known for being a cold climate vegetable so would it...
