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Melanie Junge
Melanie Junge ·

Why You Should Build a Food Forest in a Subdivision?

Reconnect with your food – Grow nutrient-dense, perennial food steps from your door.

Heal the soil and boost biodiversity – Even degraded suburban lawns can become mini-ecosystems.

Low maintenance over time – Once established, food forests require less input than annual gardens.

Improve microclimates – Trees and shrubs provide windbreaks, shade, and moisture retention.

Resilience – You're building a buffer against food insecurity, climate shocks, and rising grocery bills.

Community inspiration – You show others what’s possible.

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