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Atlanta creates the nation’s largest free food forest with hopes of addressing food insecurity

When a dormant pecan farm in the neighborhoods of south Atlanta closed, the land was soon rezoned and earmarked to become townhouses. But when the townhouses never came to fruition

Meet Mike McCord | Edible Landscaping & Permaculture

We had the good fortune of connecting with Mike McCord and we’ve shared our conversation below. Hi Mike, do you disagree with some advice that is more or less universally

Chosewood Blows Up Edible Neighborhood

The identity of Chosewood is blooming as the BeltLine development grows nearer. Atlanta has seen the BeltLine alter how people think about transportation and outdoor culture. Edible Neighborhood is changing

Atlanta Engages Citizens to Grow Fresh Food and Community Connections

Residents of many Atlanta neighborhoods do not have easy access to grocery stores or fresh food. Many of those same neighborhoods, however, have unused or abandoned outdoor space and experienced

How to create a pollinator-friendly yard

The buzzing of bees, the chirping of songbirds — these are the sounds of warmer weather and long summer days. They’re also signs of a healthy yard. While we may

Meet Mike McCord of Community Foodscapes

Today we’d like to introduce you to Mike McCord. Hi Mike, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story? I’m from Community