The Home-Scale Forest Garden – My Review & Takeaways | Mastering the Garden

🌱 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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