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Our vision at Food Forest Abundance is simple, it's to have food forests growing everywhere. We believe that everyone deserves fresh, organic, local and chemical free food. There’s nothing we love more than empowering people to grow their own food, having it flow from your garden and into your kitchen. Let us show you just how easy it can be to become more self-sufficient in producing your own food supply. Not sure where to start? Option 1: Hop on a consultation call with one of our trained designers to gain clarity in various topics related to food production. Our qualified team will help jump start your journey to give you the tips and tricks that only experience can provide https://shop.foodforestabundance.com/products/food-forest-consultation?ref=5_deb1ys91PT Option 2: If you’re ready to start growing and designing, then a food forest design is perfect for you https://shop.foodforestabundance.com/?ref=5_deb1ys91PT

Here’s a message from Food Forest Abundance Founder Jim Gale from the AUREA Event taking place this weekend in Miami, Florida. AUREA is an immersive summit that brought together world changing speakers, conscious leaders, artists, and activators of consciousness.

On this episode of Self-Reliant Saturday, Michael discusses the diversity of animal and plant life and how many of nature’s solutions can be found right in front of you. Check out Michaels’ tip as he discovers a plant that can repel mosquitos.

In episode 9, co-hosts Jim Gale and Matthew Britt interview Roman “Rome” Zarudyanskiy, a freedom warrior and healer, who shares the journey of his early trauma-based life to becoming the mentor he now is to high achieving athletes, entrepreneurs, business people and others. Many of these successful people are “broken” inside, driven by emotional wounds, much like Rome was, wanting to show people they are good enough. Rome was exposed to violence and drugs at a young age, and later had a spiritual experience that woke him up. Using a combination of NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming), hypnosis, breathwork, plant medicine, and other tools, he helps clients one-on-one and through retreats heal reactivity. Or, as he says, he helps them “take back their castle” and become empowered by not underreacting or overreacting. To listen to the whole episode: https://unite.live/s/KGNODD 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.

What’s more important than working with a company you love and whose mission aligns with yours? Our mission is to build a free, healthy, and abundant society for generations to come. Hear from Chelsea, our marketing coordinator, as to why she chose to work with Food Forest Abundance.

Audio Video Version of the Media Kit So You Can Listen In Your Car and find out more about Food Forest Abundance and Jim Gale.

Saving seeds is a great way to preserve a variety of a plant that grew well in your garden. It also ensures you are guaranteed seeds for the next time you plant, especially if you are growing a popular plant or vegetable that often sells out of seeds in stores. So, when is the right time to harvest tomato seeds? Just like any other vegetable, tomatoes should be pretty ripe before you harvest their seeds. Best practice is to leave the tomato on the vine slightly longer than when you would pick them for consumption. This allows the seeds inside to mature a bit longer. Tomatoes are tricky and need to be treated with care. Their seeds have a slimy gel surrounding them, which inhibits germination. The fermentation process protects them from getting moldy and keeps the seed viable. Step 1: Slice tomato in half, squeeze out the seeds & pulp into a jar. Cover with cheesecloth or towel Step 2: Place the jar in a warm place (like on top of your fridge) and let it sit for 24-36 hours. You’ll know it’s ready when the inside contents are bubbling (meaning its fermented) Step 3: Once fermented, fill the jar almost all the way with water. Place the lid on and shake (this will separate the seed from the pulp and any other coating the seed has) Step 4: Remove any floating seeds (those aren’t viable), then place the jar with a loosely covered lid for about 24-36 hours Step 5: Once the 24-36 hours have passed, remove any floating seeds and floaties. Remove enough liquid to leave about an inch and then fill up again with clean water almost to the top. Place the lid on and shake. Remove floating seeds and debris Step 6: Repeat steps 3-5 until water runs clear and there are no more floaties. This can take up to a week Step 7: Drain seeds and let dry to remove as much water and moisture as possible. (mesh netting works great) Step 8: Once dried, they can be stored in an envelope or a jar

Plants aren’t just beautiful and delicious to eat, they’re also amazing for our health and well being. Chamomile is considered to be a cure-all type of plant, commonly used to help: -Anxiety and relaxation -Wound healing/reducing inflammation -Stress -Insomnia -Reducing menstrual pain -Treating mild skin conditions -Lowering blood sugar -Slowing onset of osteoporosis Chamomile can be consumed in tea form, in an oil form, and also topically (lotion or compress). **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**

Owning a food forest comes with so much more than an abundance of food. There truly is no better feeling than being connected to the land that you are taking care of which in return takes care of you. As food shortages ramp up, along with prices of food, the time to really start honing in on your homesteading skills is now. Cover your bases by becoming self sufficient with your very own food forest! Not sure what to plant, how, where, or what you can even grow in your area? Our designers are trained for all of that and so much more. Those are just some of the considerations that go into designing your very own custom food forest design with FFA. Interested in learning more about our food forest designs? Visit www.foodforestabundance.com to get set up with your very own food forest today!

With fall right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about fall freeze dates. Here’s an easy way to check when the last spring frost and the first fall frost is in your area. Step 1: Simply go to almanac.com Step 2: Click on the menu, then gardening, fall frost dates, and enter in your zip code or Postal code (check for locations across the US and Canada). Step 3: Hit enter and you will see the nearest climate station, the altitude, the last spring frost, first fall frost, as well as the growing season length.

On this episode of Self-Reliant Saturday, Michael discusses how you shouldn’t overlook certain plants. Plants (like the thistle in this video) may be beneficial from root to flower, but oftentimes it’s imperative to keep in mind where these plants are located that you are harvesting for consumption. Side of the road, railways, and other areas that are often public may be treated with harmful pesticides to get rid of these “weeds” and can actually accumulate the toxic sprays that are meant to kill them. Be mindful of where you harvest!

In episode 8, co-hosts Jim Gale and Matthew Britt interview Steven File of Strategic Home Defense sheds light on the need to protect one’s home with a plan, which he says is an act of greater freedom and security. All episodes, including this one can be found on our Unite channel: https://unitelive.earth/channels/food-forest-abundance/the-jim-gale-show Make sure to tune in every Friday as we release our newest episodes.

When starting a food forest people often ask us what the difference is between perennial and annual plants? ANNUAL PLANTS Annuals are plants that will germinate, flower, seed, and die off at the end of the season, but not before blooming a lot before the first frost arrives. WHY CHOOSE ANNUALS? - It's a great way to take gardening one year at a time without needing to commit to anything long term - Annuals mature much quicker than perennials & biennials, therefore you get to enjoy the fruits of your labour that much faster - Ideal for attracting pollinators and giving your garden a splash of colour - They are perfect for filling in empty pockets in the garden PERENNIAL PLANTS Perennials are typically cold-hardy plants that will grow back in the spring. They usually bloom for only one season each year (either spring, summer, or fall). WHY CHOOSE PERENNIALS? - Planting perennials that are native to your region benefits the local pollinators and wildlife - Require less maintenance/watering making them great in drought-prone areas - Can be propagated by division or reseeding to perpetuate their population and keep them living longer - A bit more costly initially, but are a good long-term investment because they return year after year If you love getting our tips and tricks then make sure you’re following us to continue seeing our content. Save this post for reference when you’re starting to plant your garden.

With the pricing of food going up and promises of food shortages all around the world, it’s no surprise more and more people are opting to start growing their own food at home. There are so many ways this can be accomplished but the best method of them all is by creating an edible food forest garden. Here are 5 reasons why you need to be growing an edible food forest garden: Food forests are sustainable Food forests have been around for generations and have sustained communities throughout the world, yet they are under threat by modern agriculture. Modern agriculture is unsustainable and treading on the last remaining fertile soils in our planet while creating unnatural amounts of run-off into our water systems. Food forests take a holistic approach to growing food that ensures all of our needs are met: soil health, air quality, biodiversity and productivity are all enhanced together. Food forests can be grown anywhere Food forests often use a mixture of tall and short plants, plants that are edible and non-edible together. Each plant has a different root structure, meaning that your plant guild will be sheltered from the wind and protected in their needs. The best part is that there are no set rules as to how big or small your food forest has to be. Food forests require less effort than traditional gardening methods Creating a food forest is a great way to go off the grid and eliminate your need for fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. Food forests are incredibly productive, easy to manage and beautiful to behold – they’re low input systems that simply work! Food forests imitate nature Food forests are designed to imitate nature and mimic the best gardening practices found in our native soils and plants. You would be hard pressed to find a better example of a self-replicating ecosystem than in nature’s forests. The plants, animals and insects are all interdependent on each other for survival, creating a balanced system that results in healthy plants and food for humans too. Have you ever noticed that forests don’t require any watering, weeding, pruning, or any labour intensive tending to? That’s because when you let nature be, it takes care of itself in a harmonious way. Food forests bring people together In addition to being your own source of healthy, locally grown produce, a food forest can also be beneficial to your community and environment. If you have ever had a garden and have grown your own food, then you know the extreme satisfaction of knowing the meals you get to enjoy were produced by you, and what better feeling then to get to share that with those around you? Follow us for tips & tricks on how to grow your own food and become self sufficient.

Govinda Tidball joins Jim Gale and a panel of amazing speakers and highly conscious leaders to creatively catalyze an intentional shift in humanity. Food Forest Abundance brought together a powerful group of highly conscious leaders to creatively catalyze an intentional shift in humanity. This was livestreamed on July 4th 2022. To view the Declaration of Freedom livestream: https://unitelive.earth/s/bG3lei

If you’re a vegetable lover then there’s a good chance that you love mushrooms. Whether you have the space for it or not, these delicious veggies can be grown anywhere, including in a bucket! With a few supplies and a mushroom kit, you can begin growing your very own mushrooms. Click here to read more: https://www.hgtv.com/outdoors/flowers-and-plants/vegetables/how-to-grow-mushrooms-in-a-spackle-bucket

Here’s another reason to get a food forest design with Food Forest Abundance: featuring Allan Campbell A lot of research and consideration goes into designing food forest designs for our customers. We take into account things like sun positioning, how much rain you receive, slope and how the water will be flowing, as well weather patterns, temperatures, and what kinds of plants will work best with all of those considerations. Each element in our designs serves a purpose and function for what best suits your needs. Interested in learning more about our food forest designs? Visit www.foodforestabundance.com to get set up with your very own food forest today!

Growing your own food forest not only allows you to grow a plentiful amount for you, your family, and the community, but it enriches your connection with the food that you’re eating, knowing where its coming from and that you contributed to its production. Interested in learning more? Visit www.foodforestabundance.com to get set up with your very own food forest today!

Biodiversity and growing food go hand in hand. Listen to Charles explain how biodiversity is key in growing a food forest and how this is something that is taken into account when our designers create food forest designs for our customers. Interested in learning more? Visit www.foodforestabundance.com to get set up with your very own food forest today!

In episode 7, co-hosts Jim Gale and Matthew Britt interview Matt Guedes who talks about the great support these “American heroes” receive through the 2,300-acre Camp Freedom in Pennsylvania, where Matt works as executive director, paying it forward to bring the healing powers of the outdoors to those who are disabled or challenged by their traumas. To listen to the whole episode: https://unitelive.earth/s/S9J2sX 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.

Foster Gamble, writer and producer, joins Jim Gale and a panel of amazing speakers and highly conscious leaders to creatively catalyze an intentional shift in humanity. Foster discusses what he has built with the Thrive Solutions Hub, a decentralized tool for global collaboration, coordinating people from all different sectors. In addition, they also offer coaching in areas such as organization, clarifying your purpose, resolving conflict, and so much more. Food Forest Abundance brought together a powerful group of highly conscious leaders to creatively catalyze an intentional shift in humanity. This was livestreamed on July 4th 2022. To view the Declaration of Freedom livestream: https://unitelive.earth/s/bG3lei

We’re adding bees and beehives in at Galt’s Landing! 

Follow along as Jim Gale, founder of Food Forest Abundance, adds bees and beehives at Galt’s Landing.

Kevin showcases the Maypop passion flower, a perennial plant hardy to at least zone 6. It has many edible parts; the delicious fruit it produces, all the leaves are medicinal and edible (can be used as a tea, in a tincture, or eaten on its own). Let us know in the comments if you’re growing Maypop in your food forest.

Growing your own food forest allows you to maximize your yield with what you grow and diversify your different species of plants to play several roles in your food forest. Interested in learning more? Visit www.foodforestabundance.com to get set up with your very own food forest today!

We’ve been looking forward to this day for a long time. Watch Jim Gale, Founder of Food Forest Abundance, adding fish to the pond at Galt’s Landing.