I want to plant a variety of nut, fruit, shrub and ground cover plants in an area to create an edible forest. The varieties I strongly want to grow are Chestnuts, Hazelnuts, Pawpaws, Sweet Cherries, Pears, Blueberries, Blackberries, Cranberries and strawberries. While I know for a production point of view linear orchard designs are best but I am looking to make a more "natural" orchard. Can you give me tips of what perennials are not team players and what plants might do well together?
Is there anyone who has some experience with permaculture and alternative farming techniques?
