A food forest is a type of farming system that mimics the natural structure of a forest but is designed to produce food. Instead of planting crops in rows or relying on a single harvest, a food forest grows different plants together in layers — like fruit trees, shrubs, herbs, vegetables, and groundcover — all working in harmony. These plants help each other grow, protect the soil, retain water, and support biodiversity. Over time, this creates a resilient and self-sustaining ecosystem that provides food, shade, and habitat, while also healing the land.
