Hi all,
We're slowing getting started converting our traditional garden beds into a food forest, but we live in the foothills of the Mojave desert where it is quite dry. I'd love to hear any recommendations from others on trees and plants that have done well for them in similar circumstances. We have the lovely California clay soil and have many coastal live oaks on our property (which can be toxic to certain plants), but our winters rarely get below freezing for more than a few nights running. We're also in a canyon perched on the edge of the national forest, so we have a cooler microclimate and less sun than your average sunny garden in this area.
That said, we'd love to hear what more experienced food foresters in similar climates have to say. What trees (especially specific varieties) have worked for you? What sort of guilds have you planted with success? Any plants you would not recommend?
Thanks in advance!
