Trees and edible plants are being planted at churches, schools, street corners, and empty lots across the country to provide free shade and food to all.

A food forest is a forest full of plants that grow human food, and they don't require as much upkeep as gardens.

Food forests require less maintenance than gardens and orchards, and they yield more fruit. Here's how to start growing your own.

Offering fresh produce to people in food deserts, Atlanta creates first food forest in Georgia and the largest in the U.S.