Food Forest Books

• The Food Forest Handbook: Temperate Climate Permaculture“ by Jereme Zimmerman: This book provides a step-by-step guide to designing and planting a food forest in temperate climates. The author covers the basics of permaculture design, soil health, and plant selection, as well as the specific techniques needed to create a thriving food forest.
• Video: “The Permaculture Orchard: Beyond Organic“ with Stefan Sobkowiak: This book focuses on the design and management of permaculture orchards, and offers practical advice on species selection, soil preparation, and pruning techniques. The author also explores the ecological relationships between trees, plants, and animals, and provides guidance on using permaculture principles to create a diverse and productive food forest.
• “Gaia’s Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture“ by Toby Hemenway: This book provides an introduction to permaculture gardening and design, with a focus on creating a home-scale food forest. The author covers the basics of soil health, water management, and plant selection, and offers practical tips for creating a thriving and resilient food forest in your own backyard.
• “Agroforestry and the Biology of Trees” by Jacques R. Beauchamp: This book provides a scientific exploration of agroforestry and the role of trees in sustainable agriculture. The author covers the biology and ecology of trees, and offers guidance on using agroforestry techniques to create a diverse and productive food forest.
• “The Holistic Orchard: Tree Fruits and Berries the Biological Way“ by Michael Phillips: This book focuses on the design and management of holistic orchards, and offers practical advice on species selection, soil preparation, and pruning techniques. The author also explores the role of holistic orchards in creating a more sustainable and resilient food system, and provides guidance on using permaculture principles to create a thriving food forest.
• “The Forest Garden Greenhouse: How to Design and Manage an Indoor Permaculture Oasis“ by Jerome Osentowski: This book provides a guide to creating a forest garden greenhouse, and offers advice on design, plant selection, and management. The author covers the basics of permaculture design and the role of greenhouses in food production, and provides practical tips for creating a thriving indoor food forest.
• “The Mulberry Forest: A Guide to Growing Mulberries for Food and Profit” by Lee Reich: This book provides a comprehensive guide to growing mulberries for food and profit. The author covers the basics of mulberry biology, species selection, and soil preparation, and offers practical advice on planting, pruning, and harvesting.
• “The Resilient Farm and Homestead: An Innovative Permaculture and Whole Systems Design Approach“ by Ben Falk: This book provides a comprehensive guide to permaculture design and homesteading, with a focus on creating a resilient and self-sufficient food system. The author covers the basics of permaculture design, plant selection, and soil management, and offers practical advice on creating a thriving and sustainable food forest.
• “Permaculture: A Designer’s Manual“ by Bill Mollison is considered a foundational text in the field of permaculture. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of permaculture design, and offers guidance on how to create a sustainable and resilient food system. Mollison covers the basics of permaculture design, including the principles of zone and sector planning, and the relationships between plants, animals, and their environment. He also explores the role of water, soil, and energy in permaculture design, and offers practical advice on plant selection, management techniques, and the creation of food forests. The book is widely regarded as a seminal work in the field of permaculture, and is considered essential reading for anyone interested in sustainable agriculture and food production.

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