DESERT FOOD FOREST: He Picks Fruit Every Day of the Year!

Tour Arizona Worm Farm's Food Forest with Zach and learn about permaculture principles that will help you create your own permaculture food forest.

Introduction 00:00
How it started 00:32
List of trees at AZWF 01:06
Harvest time for trees 01:19
Permaculture layers 02:15
Lower level plants 02:49
The importance of microclimates 04:38
Creating diversity 04:55
Fruit Tree Guilds 05:33
Which size tree to plant 06:18
Selecting the right variety for your climate 07:21
Mulberries as a barrier 07:42
Watering the food forest 08:00
Tree placement 08:39
What to plant first 09:16

In simple terms, a permaculture food forest is a garden that imitates the structure and function of a natural forest. It consists of a variety of plants, including fruits, nuts, herbs, and vegetables. The garden is arranged in layers (like a natural forest), with trees, shrubs, ground cover plants, and vines. These plants coexist, support each other’s growth, and establish a harmonious ecosystem.

A food forest not only yields a rich variety of food and resources for you but also creates a beneficial environment for local wildlife.

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