After growing annual vegetables on organic farms for a number of years I was introduced to permaculture and Indigenous food systems and agroecology. The cultural learnings in each of these areas showed me how prominent perennial foods, including nut trees, are in most communities around the world. I started growing nut trees to plant and to offer to people all across Canada. I became inspired to grow nut trees for a number of reasons. Here are some I like to share with people who are...

2025 was an existential year. As we reflect on the year, especially the growing season, we are grounded and affirmed in Floreren Farm and community.

I am very excited to be planting more of these edible Chestnuts in hedgerows and in our nut orchard. We grow them from seed using...