Gain professional-level knowledge and improve your understanding of edible food forests!
In this guide detailing the eight layers of the food forest, you will learn various time-tested practices and partnerships to build a healthier ecosystem for generations. Join expert gardener Russ Henry in taking the first steps toward a decolonized landscape.
IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN TO:
Articulate the significance of food forests to protecting ecosystem biodiversity
Identify Native and Non-Native Edible Plant Species
Foster a landscape that produces essential nutrients for insects, wild animals, and humans
“I just took my first webinar with Northern Gardener last week and I’m signing up for more. The presentation was so easy to understand and I’m ready to start sowing seeds this winter!” - Eleanor Z.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE?
Professional presentations with tips, examples and step-by-step instructions to improve your soil's health.
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Reference downloads specific to each topic along with journal and notes pages.
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Ecologically-focused solutions to keeping carbon sequestered, water retained and weeds from emerging year after year.
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Example Curriculum
By the end of this course, you'll have the vocabulary to create a rich, biodiverse, habitat that will heal the land and provide sustenance for you and your family. By activating your knowledge of edible food forests, you're taking a step towards ecologically- minded solutions.
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ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
As the president of Minnehaha Falls Landscape & Giving Tree Gardens, and the founder of Bee Safe Minneapolis, Russ Henry has been protecting and growing ecosystems across Minnesota for decades. As an activist and educator, Russ advises individuals and organizations who want to grow healthy ecosystems. Recently, Russ served as the Chair of the Pesticide Advisory Committee for the Minneapolis Park Board. In this role and in a similar role at Minneapolis Public Schools Russ worked for public and environmental health through pesticide elimination and ecosystem regeneration. Enchanting landscape designs, clean water, compost, urban farming, healthy food access, pollinators, soil health, rain gardens, native plantings, are all part of Russ’ work both through his companies and through his ongoing advocacy. Learn more about Russ’ work at: https://www.minnehahafallslandscape.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
What type and level of gardener is this course for?
While this course is designed to be approachable for complete beginners, it also provides value for more experienced gardeners.
When does the course start and finish?
As soon as you register, you will have immediate access to the course starting now and forever (including any updates made in the future). It is a completely self-paced course—you can move through it on your own schedule.
How long is the course?
This course includes 8 short form videos for over an hour's worth of content.
How long do I have access to the course?
After registering, you have unlimited access to this course across all devices you own.
What if I'm not satisfied with the course?
We're always happy to take feedback! If you find that the course isn't for you, contact us in the first week after purchase to begin a refund process.