Harvest Food Forest
Turning degraded farmland into layered, edible forest gardens that feed families and rebuild soil at the same time.
Seven Layers, One System
A food forest mimics a natural woodland: canopy trees, smaller fruiting trees, shrubs, herbs, ground cover, root crops, and climbing vines all planted together. Each layer supports the next — shade for the soil, nitrogen for the roots, habitat for pollinators.
1. Canopy Trees
Mango, avocado
2. Low-Tree Layer
Banana, papaya
3. Shrub Layer
Coffee, moringa
4. Herb Layer
Basil, lemongrass
5. Ground Cover
Sweet potato, squash
6. Root Layer
Cassava, ginger
7. Vine Layer
Passionfruit, beans
From Bare Ground to Living Soil
A food forest mimics a natural woodland: canopy trees, smaller fruiting trees, shrubs, herbs, ground cover, root crops, and climbing vines all planted together. Each layer supports the next — shade for the soil, nitrogen for the roots, habitat for pollinators.
Meet the Farmers
Three families who transitioned their land into food forests over the past three years.
Amina's Plot, Year 3
Now growing 14 crop varieties on land that once supported only maize.
Joseph's Plot, Year 2
Selling surplus moringa and coffee at the regional market.
Grace's Plot, Year 1
First harvest of bananas and sweet potato expected this season.
Plant a Tree, Grow a Forest
Sponsor a sapling, join a planting trip, or support a farming family directly.