About this episode
Food forests take companion planting to a whole new level. Not only does this system of plants support itself, the perennials in a food forest provide for wildlife, great and small. Here she talks us through the process of building one from the ground up. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bHNRsr Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/42IFSHE Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/42Mfrkl EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4bIL16x Connect With Angela Ferraro-Fanning: Angela Ferraro-Fanning is a Cornell University certified permaculturist and homesteader in central New Jersey. She believes in regenerative homesteading practices that mimic patterns in nature. The six-acre historic farm is home to working Clydesdale horses, honeybees, sheep, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, a small orchard, hobby vineyard, and food forest gardens. Angela is the author of several books including The Little Homesteader series, The Harvest Table Cookbook, and The Sustainable Homestead. She also co-hosts a podcast called HOMESTEADucation. Instagram YouTube Podcast Sustainable Homestead Book Little Homesteader Series Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening , explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots. Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices