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Gardening for Wellness & Joy: White Strawberries
Welcome to White Strawberries, where gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living nourish body, and spirit and the planet. I’m Sam—a gardener, mum, educator and podcaster.
This is my passion! So, I'm glad you're here. Each episode explores an aspect of growing and eating nutrient-dense foods and growing flowers for joy.
I cover garden design, soil health, mushrooms, animal integration, and seasonal growing insights along side in-kitchen gardening and cut flowers. Because growing biodiversity means everything grows better.
I am a self confessed lazy gardener, who aims to do things efficiently with max returns.
🌱 Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, I hope you'll join me each week.
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Gardening for Wellness & Joy: White Strawberries
The Home-Scale Forest Garden – My Review & Takeaways | Mastering the Garden
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🌱 In this episode, I dive into The Home-Scale Forest Garden by Dani Baker (2022), How to Plan, Plant and Tend a Resilient Edible Landscape.
I share why this book captured my attention, what makes it such a treasure for anyone wanting to create a forest garden, and how I’ve been inspired to rethink my own food forest. From mapping your space with to-scale circles to understanding the roles of nitrogen fixers, mineral accumulators, and even fungi, Dani’s approach is full of practical, joyful ideas.
I highlight:
- The eight layers of a forest garden
- Clever plant grouping ideas and mapping techniques that make planning efficient and visual
- Plant functions like mineral accumulators nitrogen fixers, cut flowers, and edible flowers to enrich your garden.
Plus, I share a couple of things to keep in mind, before purchasing the book.
📚 Recommended for: gardeners with space, permaculture enthusiasts, anyone curious about forest gardens or edible landscapes.
💡 Resources & References:
- The Home-Scale Forest Garden by Dani Baker
- NZ alternatives: Kay Baxter’s Design Your Own Orchard & NZ Tree Crops Association for local cultivars
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