food-forests

This post is an attempt to simplify our previous post on soil tests, and to provide an easy-to-follow recipe to restore an old fruit tree. Assumptions:1. A Soil test is taken and the results are [...]

In this post, we use soil testing to identify mineral deficiencies in old fruit orchards. By remineralizing the soil we can increase the health of the trees and increases the Nutrient Density of [...]

A How-To Guide to Restore the Health and Regenerate the Productivity of Old Fruit & Nut Trees I’ve had the blessing of being involved in a few Heirloom Orchard Restoration projects in [...]

Need fruit tree pruning? We are now booking fruit tree pruning services for the winter season. (Jan / Feb / March) Pruning can help you: Increase fruit size and quality Remove dead, dying, & [...]

We participated in a community project at The Root on Salt Spring Island. The Root is a local food community center dedicated to food sustainability and permaculture. The Root is a facility that [...]

The Salt Spring Island Fall Fair is Saltspring’s oldest community event, in action since 1895. The Fall fair is a great event that connects locals and visitors alike at the Farmers’ [...]

Slugs are often thought of as pests in the garden. However, they provide a number of valuable roles as a contributor to a resilient garden ecosystem. Their skill in nutrient cycling, spreading [...]

We completed an edible landscape installation for a wonderful new client on Salt Spring Island. We helped them prune their Fig Tree, and they asked us for help with their yard. There was an [...]

These are the varities of Nut Trees we are starting this year, Fall 2021 by seed. We expect to have limited quantities of these Seedling nut trees available for planting Fall 2022. This selection [...]

This project was done at an Aunties land Big Island, Hawaii in 2019 and included almost 100 tropical fruit Trees as well as an understory of Kabocha squash, Pigeon Pea, Green Tea, Mamaki, Yerba [...]