Nature builds forests one layer at a time - over time. The idea is to start with soil building, then carefully plant each layer above it. This is companion planting to the extreme, and it works extremely well. Eventually, you end up with a Food Forest system that fertilizes itself, needs little or no input and thrives on much less water. 

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We have been intrigued by the food forest concept for years. That's why we included a food forest in our novel Mountain Realm. In the book, Bob White's forest makes a big difference in their lives.