In the face of rising global temperatures and climate change, gardeners and homeowners are increasingly looking at ways of making their gardens more sustainable. From drought-tolerant planting to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. As the world celebrates International Day of Forests on March ...

Landscape architect Mitchell Wright and permaculture designer Chris Sanchez created a conceptual plan for the proposed East Feast Festival Beach Food Forest. As green initiatives increase in ...

HYATTSVILLE, Md. (InvestigateTV) — A once-vacant lot in Hyattsville, Maryland, has been transformed into a public food forest — one of two the city now manages for residents. The Emerson Street Food ...

Brandon Doyle spent his Tuesday evening working with fellow East Rock volunteers to shovel pounds of dirt and soil, plant a persimmon tree and a crabapple tree, and hose those new trees down to help ...

A food forest is a garden that mimics a natural forest using layers of plants, from small species like root vegetables to larger species like fruit trees. Summerville Parks and Recreation employees ...

What perennials can I plant around my vegetable garden to attract pollinators? Native species would be a plus. Some of the best perennials for attracting pollinators include bee balm, coneflowers, ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — As part of Days of Caring, dozens of volunteers across the Lowcountry tended to food forests that provide healthy and accessible food to the community. The Charleston Parks ...

Dawn Taft reached into a tangle of leafy branches, the top half of her body largely disappearing from view. “Oh my God, pawpaws!” Taft exclaimed, holding back large canoe-shaped leaves to reveal a ...

Imagine eschewing the grocery store for a walk through your yard, where you procure an earthly feast of fruit, berries, herbs and greens. As you feast on your comestibles, you watch local pollinators ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) — The town of Mount Pleasant Health, Recreation, & Events Committee met to discuss plans for what could be a new food forest and community garden in the area. This Food ...

Sooyeon Laura Jin is Forestry Officer (Food Security), Forestry Division, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Plants and animals found in forests play an important role in ...