A Food Forest at Salt Spring Elementary

A Landscape Plan for the Future

Before

After?Cherries

Apples

Kiwis

Marigolds, Bee Balm, Mallow

ChestnutsHoney Locust

Pomegranates

Oregon Grape

Filberts

Sea Buckthorn

Food Forest DesignMonkey Puzzle Tree, Heartnut, Walnut, AppleAlmond, Peach,

PearOlive, Lime, Banana

Blueberries, Raspberries, Currant, Gogi, Rosemary, Thimbleberry, Mulberry

Strawberries, Potatoes, Oca, Parsley, Chives, Mallow, Chamomile, Salal, Sunflowers

Benefits: Heals the Soil

Adds Organic MatterFixes NitrogenEncourages Soil Biodiversity

Benefits: Retains Moisture

SwalesWater Cycling

Benefits: Stabilizes the Soil

Prevents Erosion

Benefits: Education

Benefits: Environmental Stewardship

Benefits: Nutrition

Benefits: Grows Food!

60 Trees

Salt Spring Elementary’s Food Forest

100 Shrubs

Salt Spring Elementary’s Food Forest

Salt Spring Elementary’s Food Forest

Design Image Here

Month-long project2000m2

Retaining wallsFencingEarthworks$30,000-$40,000

Budget

$50/treeDonation Plaque

Plant a Tree Project

Pledged Funding to Date