Two Backyard Abundance events coming up in the Iowa City area will teach participants about foraging and also offer an opportunity to help build the foundation for an “edible forest.” Find background on the edible forest here and read more about both events from Backyard Abundance:
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Orchard management classes set to begin ...
If you’ve thought about growing fruit and nut trees, berries, mushrooms and more, a new series of classes can help you get started. Iowa City-based Backyard Abundance is hosting the series of four classes, beginning March 8, 2014. Preregistration is required and class size is limited. Backyard Abundance recently gathered input on features and design […]
Edible forest being planned for Wetherby...
Iowa City is fortunate to have such a progressive-thinking group in Backyard Abundance. The nonprofit, led by director Fred Meyer, is looking into creating an edible forest with fruit trees and more in Wetherby Park. The idea is for the orchard to serve as a gathering site for neighbors and to provide free nutritional food. […]