EPISODE · Sep 4, 2025 · 21 MIN
The Home-Scale Forest Garden – My Review & Takeaways | Mastering the Garden
from White Strawberries: Gardening for Wellness & Joy · host Samantha Penman
Ask a Question or Leave a Comment🌱 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 visualPlant 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 BakerNZ alternatives: Kay Baxter’s Design Your Own Orchard & NZ Tree Crops Association for local cultivars🎧 Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook: @whitestrawberriespodcastAbout Sam – Learn more about the host of White Strawberries.Support the Podcast – Buy Sam a Cuppa to help keep new episodes coming.Join Grounded – Be first to hear when the course opens.Ask a Question – Submit a gardening question for a future episode.
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Ask a Question or Leave a Comment 🌱 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 approa...
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