White Strawberries
Welcome to White Strawberries, the podcast where gardening meets health and adventure, and sustainability feels joyful—not stressful.
I’m Sam, a permaculture gardener, educator, explorer on a mission to share the joy of growing and living well with the land. In each episode, we explore how to garden with purpose and laziness (I mean efficiency), curiosity, and fun. Eating a diversity of life giving foods in order to live our best in our current seasons. I get to have conversations with experts in their fields around all things nature. I know you'll learn something, and I will too!
May your strawberries be white and your curiosity never ending.
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White Strawberries
The Home-Scale Forest Garden – My Review & Takeaways | Mastering the Garden
🌱 In this episode, I dive into The Home-Scale Forest Garden by Dani Baker (2022), How to Plan, Plant and Tend a Resilient Edible Landscape.
I share why this book captured my attention, what makes it such a treasure for anyone wanting to create a forest garden, and how I’ve been inspired to rethink my own food forest. From mapping your space with to-scale circles to understanding the roles of nitrogen fixers, mineral accumulators, and even fungi, Dani’s approach is full of practical, joyful ideas.
I highlight:
- The eight layers of a forest garden
- Clever plant grouping ideas and mapping techniques that make planning efficient and visual
- Plant functions like mineral accumulators nitrogen fixers, cut flowers, and edible flowers to enrich your garden.
Plus, I share a couple of things to keep in mind, before purchasing the book.
📚 Recommended for: gardeners with space, permaculture enthusiasts, anyone curious about forest gardens or edible landscapes.
💡 Resources & References:
- The Home-Scale Forest Garden by Dani Baker
- NZ alternatives: Kay Baxter’s Design Your Own Orchard & NZ Tree Crops Association for local cultivars
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