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You're ready to start growing your own food, but you're not sure where to begin. If this is you, then you may want to consider a strategy session with one of our designers. A strategy session can help you: - Learn more about the benefits and challenges of creating a food forest - Make informed decisions about whether it is the right choice for you and your property - Start growing your own food as soon as your next growing season Don't miss out on claiming your very own FREE 30 minute strategy session with a Food Forest Abundance designer. To claim your free strategy session & $100 design credit today: https://foodforestabundance.com/

In this episode, John Jay Singleton, a risk management consultant and advocate for entrepreneurs and small business owners, explains how people are being exploited by the financial system. He elaborates on creating a PMA (Private Membership Association) and talks about understanding that privacy is a property right, particularly in debt collection challenges. John shares how he helps companies reorganize to make his clients “uncollectable.” He also explains block chains and the origins of crypto currencies. Watch the full episode here: https://unite.live/food-forest-abundance/the-jim-gale-show?recording_id=1759 Make sure to tune in every Friday as we release our newest episodes. The Jim Gale Show is now available on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Podcast Addict, Unite, and many other platforms.

Check out our first ever school food forest design we had the pleasure of working on for the Creative Inspiration Journey School in St. Cloud, Florida. The details: The dream for the space: this space was designed with two separate areas in mind; a welcome area in front of the school as well as another area near the existing animals the school already had on site, with an emphasis on creating an educational space to teach and demonstrate perennial growing systems to its students. Total design area: about 6000sq ft (equivalent to our “Family Food Forest” Design). Designed by: Ian Scott and Brandon Moncrief Installers: Cameron James, Ryley Morse, Henrique Ribiero, and Pablo Zambrano A big THANK YOU goes out to Foresters Financial for their generous donation in helping make this project happen 😍as well as to all the volunteers who showed up to help. Now who wouldn’t want their kids to attend a school like this that places such a huge emphasis on learning how to care for animals and grow your own food?!

Most people think that gardening is an expensive hobby, but there are ways to save money on garden supplies. There are many resources out there that can help you reduce the costs of starting your own garden. Have you discovered any tips and tricks to sourcing gardening supplies for cheap/free? Let us know in the comments below.

Food forest designs are created to mimic the structure and function of a natural forest ecosystem, with the goal of producing a diverse range of edible and useful plants. While it’s totally possible for you to design and implement your own food forest, it can be helpful to consult with an expert in order to take advantage of their knowledge and experience. Benefits of working with a Food Forest Abundance designer: They have expertise in plant selection: An expert can help you choose the right plants for your specific location, climate, and soil conditions. They can also recommend plant species that are well-suited to your food forest's design and function, and help you avoid plants that may be invasive or otherwise problematic. They have the knowledge of ecosystem functions: An expert can help you design your food forest in a way that mimics the structure and function of a natural forest ecosystem. This can help create a more diverse, resilient, and productive food forest. They are experienced with food forest design and implementation: An expert can help you avoid common pitfalls and mistakes when designing and implementing your food forest. They can also help you develop a plan for maintenance and management, which is important for the long-term success of your food forest. They have the ability to customize the design: An expert can work with you to design a food forest that meets your specific needs and goals. They can also help you adapt the design as your food forest grows and evolves over time. For a limited time, we are offering free strategy sessions with our design experts. All strategy sessions also receive a $100 design credit which can be applied to any of our food forest designs. Interested in claiming your free strategy session? Click here to register for your session: https://foodforestabundance.com/

Echinacea is one of the most popular herbs in the world today and has been used worldwide for over 400 years. Echinacea has been known to: -Boost immune function -Relieve pain -Reduce inflammation -Have hormonal, antiviral, and antioxidant effects **Disclaimer: The information on this post is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information is for general information purposes only**

In this episode, guest Mel Carmine, who has been immersed in studying digital assets, shares his insights on the new emerging ways of creating wealth. Mel provides an overview of archaic financial systems that control us, and his new model based on a “quantum financial system manual” and digital assets as currency. His motto is: “No one left behind”, welcoming you to the biggest transfer of wealth of this millennium. Watch the full episode here: https://unite.live/food-forest-abundance/the-jim-gale-show?recording_id=1748 Make sure to tune in every Friday as we release our newest episodes. The Jim Gale Show is now available on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, YouTube, Podcast Addict, Unite, and many other platforms.

Are you feeling frustrated about the rising food prices? Worried about food security? Looking to finally start growing your own food, but not sure where to start? For a limited time, we’re offering free strategy sessions with one of our expert designers. This is an opportunity for you to get on a call with a design expert to learn where, when and how to begin building a food forest for yourself. In addition, all strategy sessions bookings receive a $100 design credit which can be used towards any of Food Forest Abundances’ designs. Register by December 24th to take advantage of this amazing deal! Register here: https://foodforestabundance.com/

Join us Friday, December 16th at 1pm Eastern for another free webinar hosted by Allan Campbell, our Director of Education. Allan will be wrapping up this year by giving you a recap of what Food Forest Abundance has been up to in 2022, all the amazing projects and solutions that we as a collective team have worked on and will continue working on in 2023. This is also an opportunity to ask any questions that you may have and a chance to meet other like-minded individuals who are passionate about permaculture, growing food, and helping shape a better world. When: Friday, December 16th at 1pm Eastern Link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8134925240

With the holiday season around the corner, we know that many of you are looking to keep things simple and easy this gift giving season. If you’re anything like us, then you value experiences and practical gifts over stuff that’s just going to collect dust in your house. There is no better gift that you can give someone than the gift of abundance for years to come. That’s why our gift certificates make the perfect holiday gift for your friends and loved ones. These gift cards can be put towards any of the services that Food Forest Abundance offers that will surely enable those that receive it to become self-sufficient and in control of their food supply. https://shop.foodforestabundance.com/products/abundance-gift-card

With the western diet being so focused on grain-based foods in the modern era, the increase in disease has exponentially risen as well. Chronic diseases such as eczema, allergies, diabetes, and other auto-immune diseases are included. While well-meaning, the focus on whole grains over refined grains is just not enough. Traditionally as a species we never ate these foods in the quantities consumed today, nor were they prepared how they are prepared today. In the past when we consumed much less grains and legumes, we would take the proper steps to prepare it including soaking or fermenting. Sourdough was the common bread before the introduction of commercial yeast. Even corn was fermented to make tortillas in earlier times. Some Asian cultures fermented rice as well in their ethnic dishes. Science has shown us that if we soak our grains or legumes for a minimum 7 hours in water, with a small amount of cider vinegar, or lemon juice, that we neutralize the phytic acid. Here are some ways you can start soaking your grains and legumes. To read the rest of the blog: https://foodforestabundance.com/how-to-properly-prepare-grains-legumes/

In this episode, Curtis Stone, whose farm has been internationally recognized as a flagship example of profitability and productivity for urban agriculture, shares wisdom from building an off-grid homestead for his family. He also describes his journey as a truth seeker, which started long before he even became a farmer. He details the new life he created as a result of standing up for that in which he believes. Watch the full episode here: https://unite.live/food-forest-abundance/the-jim-gale-show?recording_id=1726 Make sure to tune in every Friday as we release our newest episodes. The Jim Gale Show is now available on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, YouTube, Podcast Addict, Unite, and many other platforms.

Food Forest Abundance is a community of passionate, freedom loving people. Our mission is to build a free, healthy and abundant society for generations to come, and we would love nothing more than to see food forests installed in every community around the world. We have 4 amazing opportunities for you to make $$$ while helping others achieve their goals of living a more sustainable, clean, and purpose driven life. If you or someone you know has been looking for a way to get involved in making a difference in the world while making some $$$, then visit the link below and get started today! https://foodforestabundance.com/career-opportunities/

Tonight is the night! If you've been interested in learning more about Food Forest Abundance, how we can help you become more self-sufficient with your food and save $$$ while doing so, then you'll want to tune into tonight's call with Food Forest Abundance's CEO and Chief Storyteller, Jim Gale. Jim will also be talking about our designers, the design process, and our professional cooperative installers. He'll showcase some design examples that our team has designed, so you can see the depth of detail that we place into the designs that clients purchase from Food Forest Abundance. You'll also be able to hear about the new projects we are working on, as well as opportunities for you to get involved in helping other people grow food while creating a profitable business in the process. We have so many amazing things to share with everyone. See you all tonight! December 8th at 8pm Eastern (Canada & US). Join us here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85201641312?pwd=OXkrYTUrRDcxQTNkeUJFQmdGcDdHUT09 Meeting ID: 852 0164 1312 Passcode: 711515

Our food forest designs are geared towards people at all stages of growing. From urban dwellers to small-scale farmers and large-scale growers. We work with any size plot to carefully curate a design that fits your specific needs and goals; whether that’s to save money, to start eating more intentionally, or begin your own homestead. Our food forest designs are a simple, effective way to get started growing your own food. We take the guesswork out of maximizing your property by offering you 5 different types of designs ranging in size and functionality. Your food forest is 100% customized with consideration for: -Your climate -Planting zone -Space allowance -The beauty and functionality of your space -Your desired growing needs Visit us https://shop.foodforestabundance.com/products/food-forest-design-blueprint to start designing your food forest today

This Thursday, December 8th, Jim will speak to us about updates on what is going on with Food Forest Abundance and our path forward. He will also talk to us about our designers, the design process, and our professional cooperative installers. Jim will be showing us some design examples that our team has designed, so we can see the depth of detail that we place into the designs that clients purchase from Food Forest Abundance. It all starts with design! Also, Jim will talk about our newest projects and opportunities ahead, such as the Freedom Farm Academy. As well as a school model where the kid's primary objective is to create self-reliance for themselves and their families. Join us this Thursday, December 8th at 8pm Eastern by clicking this link: shorturl.at/gFJNU

While lemon is something we most commonly use to pair with food, there’s more to lemon than meets the eye. They are high in Vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and have a ton of other health benefits. Lemons have been known to: -Relieve a sore throat -Slow the development of cancer -Prevent kidney stones -Aid with digestion -Help to clear up skin **Disclaimer: The information on this post is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available through this web site is for general information purposes only**

If you’ve been keeping your eye on the ever rising cost of gas and food, then you know how pricey a trip to the grocery store can be 👀 The other day we saw a story from Nunavut where a bag of frozen chicken strips was 60$! While the cost of anything in remote areas is always more expensive, this is a reality of being reliant on the mainstream food system. There’s an old saying that goes, “if you want it done right, then do it yourself”, and this couldn’t be any truer when it comes to growing your own food. Growing your own food not only ensures that you are getting the healthiest and freshest produce, it also saves you money by not making frequent trips to the grocery store. If you’ve been curious about starting to grow your own food but aren’t sure where to start, our food forest consultations are a great starting point. Whether you’re working with a small space, all the way up to a homestead, our consultations are designed for you to ask all the questions needed in order to start growing your own food. Book your food forest consultation here: https://shop.foodforestabundance.com/products/food-forest-consultation

In this episode, Dr. Barre Paul Lando, a chiropractor and functional doctor who also has extensive training in conventional, Chinese, and other medicines, shares his life off-grid on his permaculture farm. He provides unique insights on the healing powers of nature and the ways he uses his expertise as a doctor, and his wife’s skills as a gardener, to create their farm. Watch the full episode here: https://unite.live/food-forest-abundance/the-jim-gale-show?recording_id=1700 Make sure to tune in every Friday as we release our newest episodes. The Jim Gale Show is now available on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, YouTube, Podcast Addict, Unite, and many other platforms.

Growing food is great, but with all the work you have to do it can be really overwhelming. Today we're sharing 5 simple tips that will help your garden grow faster and produce more food in less time. Make sure to save this post and incorporate these 5 tips to ensure you grow more food in less time!

Gardening can improve many aspects of mental health, focus, and concentration. Whether you have been doing it for years or are just beginning, here are 4 benefits of gardening on your mental health. How has gardening helped improve your mental health? Make sure to save this post to share with a friend.

Holiday season is around the corner, things are on sale... How can we make a difference? How can we participate in the celebration of giving gifts in a way that does not pollute the earth, extract resources from the earth, promote slavery in remote places of the earth? Let's explore some alternative gifts! Many can come from our garden. Allan Campbell, designer and director of education for Food Forest Abundance talks about ways you can gift this year without buying new things. To watch the webinar: https://unite.live/s/52WBsk

Calling all green thumbs, avid gardeners, and progressive farmers! It’s time to level up your knowledge and expertise while recharging your mental batteries. Are you an avid gardener or progressive farmer in search of more sustainable planting techniques? If you want to beat those high-priced organic food by learning how to easily grow them within your own property, block out a week on your calendar and join Jim Gale, permaculture food forest designer and the CEO of Food Forest Abundance, for an agriculture intensive retreat among the ancient ruins and locations of Peru. Retreat takes place September 1-8, 2023. Click the link to read more about the retreat and to register: https://www.retreatsandtoursperu.com/agriculture-intensive/

Soil is so very important, and the plants that grow (or don't grow) in soil are delivering a message and solving an issue. Wasps are also a part of the solution!

If you're a vegetable gardener, you probably already know that there are some common mistakes that can lead to a less-than-stellar harvest. If you’re someone who is just starting out, or perhaps is a seasoned gardener looking to improve your yields, check out these 7 common mistakes people make.