Fruit tree guild plans

Add a little permaculture into your life by planting a fruit tree guild. A fruit tree guild is the building block of an edible forest garden.

Planning a fruit tree guild takes a bit of advance planning, but the long-term benefits to your food forest will be well worth the effort. Not only will you enhance the health of your orchard, but you will develop a diverse and gorgeous landscape. | Homestead Honey

I’ve been battering my brains for a couple months trying to come up with a micro-orchard plan that felt right. I’ve got a 50’x50′ space in my back yard that’s screami…

Pests can sometimes be a problem with fruit trees. Learn how I planted a permaculture cherry tree guild to reduce pests through ecosystem development.

A guild is a team of plants that support, protect and nourish each other, working together for the benefit of all. A guild creates stability and best health because the variety of plants above brings a variety of roots and soil life below. The carefree, wild look belies a carefully crafted, low maintenance, smart garden.Words by Kath Irvine, from The Edible Backyard

I am wanting to create guilds under my apple trees. I read in another post that day lillies are good. What about camomile, marigolds? Gary

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Learn how to plant a fruit tree guild that produces a variety of foods, adds beauty to your landscape, and operates with little effort from you.

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