Grow a Food Forest in the Backyard

Event information

Date

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Add to Calendar 2024-09-28 09:00:00 2024-09-28 12:00:00 Grow a Food Forest in the Backyard A food forest grows on multiple levels in a mass planning, from tall trees to ground covers, producing food. Learn what to grow in a food forest, and how to get started. How to interplant for maximum photosynthesis. Selecting trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals for diversity and to support each other’s growth in a permaculture (sustainable, self-sufficient ecosystem).Handouts and information at the Master Gardener Booth.Presenter Gary Wyatt is a UMN Extension Educator promoting sustainable Agroforestry practices including Food Forests. Beth Conway is a Kanabec County master gardener who has been growing several permaculture food forest guilds on her 15-acre property in Mora MN for the last three years. Sapsucker Farms Sapsucker Farms Sapsucker Farms America/Chicago public

Time

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Central time

Location

Sapsucker Farms
2752 215th Ave
Mora, MN 55051

Contact

University of Minnesota Kanabec County Master Gardeners
coordinator@co.kanabec.mn.us or 320-679-6440

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A food forest grows on multiple levels in a mass planning, from tall trees to ground covers, producing food.

Learn what to grow in a food forest, and how to get started.
How to interplant for maximum photosynthesis.
Selecting trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals for diversity and to support each other’s growth in a permaculture (sustainable, self-sufficient ecosystem).
Handouts and information at the Master Gardener Booth.

Presenter Gary Wyatt is a UMN Extension Educator promoting sustainable Agroforestry practices including Food Forests. Beth Conway is a Kanabec County master gardener who has been growing several permaculture food forest guilds on her 15-acre property in Mora MN for the last three years.

Audience

Anyone interested in learning about food forests.

Cost

Free but donations are appreciated.

Registration

Preregistration by September 20 is necessary as space is limited. Call the Kanabec County Coordinator's Office at 320-679-6440 or email coordinator@co.kanabec.mn.us

Accommodations

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