Forest gardens grow edibles in layers, ... The ground cover layer consists of small, low-growing plants. Choose ones that are edible like thyme, nasturtium, and wild strawberries.

Now, after several years working as a professional gardener, I have planted all sorts of grasses, but I remain a little in awe of the shade-tolerant Japanese forest grass, or Hako ...

Biodiversity isn’t just about what’s growing in the forest, but also how it’s growing. Forests with a wide range of tree ...

A half-acre space is open for foraging from sunrise to sunset to sample edible plants, as well as workshops and design consultations and installations to help you make your own food forest. City ...

If you walk through a forest and look down, you might think you're stepping on dead leaves, twigs and soil. In reality, ...

Most plants in a food forest are perennials, meaning they produce food year after year without needing to be replanted. Once established, food forests require minimal maintenance and become self ...

Poodle-dog bush, a pretty but dangerous plant, is growing in parts of the Angeles National Forest hit by recent wildfires. Hairs covering the stems, leaves and flowers have glands that secrete a ...

The Kanawha State Forest is in its summer prime, making it a perfect time for nature lovers and hikers to explore the trails ...

5 Seeds to Plant in May for Fabulous, Easy-to-Grow Flowers All Summer Long. ... The shredded leaves will quickly become humus, which is like forest duff that nourishes plants and protects the soil.

Large bellwort (Uvularia grandiflora) is a native wildflower found in Ohio woodlands. The plant blooms with lemon-yellow, bell-shaped flowers in April and May. Large bellwort prefers shade and ...