Forest Garden

in permaculture •  7 years ago 

A forest ecosystem can be divided into seven layers. A forest garden takes advantage of each of these layers. When planted appropriately, a forest garden allows for a greater density of resources and a largely self-fertilising and healthy ecosystem.

http://www.balkep.org/forest-garden-plants1.html

Forest Garden1.jpg

The plants in the above image are as follows

Asparagus officinalis - Asparagus -http://www.balkep.org/asparagus-officinalis.html
Prunus cerasus - Sour Cherry - http://www.balkep.org/prunus-cerasus.html
Juglans regia - Persian Walnut - http://www.balkep.org/juglans-regia.html
Ribes nigrum cv.- Blackcurrants - http://www.balkep.org/ribes-nigrum-cv.html
Mentha × piperita - Peppermint - http://www.balkep.org/mentha-times-piperita.html
Hibiscus syriacus - Rose of Sharon - http://www.balkep.org/hibiscus-syriacus.html
Paulownia tomentosa - Foxglove Tree - http://www.balkep.org/paulownia-tomentosa.html

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Wow! This is really cool!

@semillabesada we are working on it to also to have a healthy forest garden! Did not know about Paulonia Tomentosa. Nice post, resteemed!