Food Forests for Life and Prosperity

Food Forests for Life and Prosperity
One of the best ways to gain a sense of control amid the turbulence of modern times is to find ways to support ourselves.Beni Kohler/Shutterstock
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“Though the problems of our world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple.”—Bill Mollison, the father of modern permaculture

In the West, we’re used to seeing lawns everywhere. A well-manicured lawn may even be said to be part of the “American dream,” offering a great place to relax, a clean foreground to our homes, and a place for children to play. But there is another side to lawns as well.