Buckwheat is the common name for several edible and useful plants, especially species in the Polygonaceae family. The best-known is Fagopyrum esculentum , the grain-like crop used in soba noodles, pancakes, groats, and gluten-free flour. But the name also applies…
The Primulaceae, or primrose family, includes far more than ornamental spring flowers. It contains useful plants with edible leaves, edible flowers, medicinal traditions, and practical garden value. Well-known members such as Primula vulgaris and Primula veris offer edible blossoms and…
Plants For A Future (PFAF) is delighted to announce a significant update to our free online plant database: an extensive project introducing 946 new and updated entries focused on plants of the American Southwest, including 570 fully revised profiles and…
Many temperate gardens are shifting toward summer-dry, winter-wet conditions: hotter spells, longer dry periods, surprise frosts, and stronger winds. That’s challenging—but also an opportunity to grow delicious, resilient plants that love this pattern. What’s changing—and why it matters to edible…
We’re excited to announce the launch of a powerful new feature on our website: the Native Plant Search by Location — now live and ready to help you discover plants that are not only native to your region, but also…
Our latest book PLANTS FOR YOUR FOOD FOREST: 500 PLANTS FOR TEMPERATE FOOD FORESTS AND PERMACULTURE GARDENS is now available from the Plants For A Future shop for $9 USD (approximately £6.50 GBP and €8 Euros). Please visit or…
‘Trees or Technology?’ by David Gearing You may be thinking that the widespread introduction of Food Forests and Carbon Sequestration in plants and soils are clearly necessary and desirable, but will take too long to make a difference, and that…
