PFAF Projects
Plants For A Future (PFAF) is a charitable company established nearly 30 years ago to support the work of Ken Fern on his experimental site in Cornwall. Ten years ago a group of new trustees took over its management and…
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Yampa, Gardner’s yampah, Common yampah
Perideridia gairdneri is a perennial herb in the carrot family. The roots have a pleasant sweet and nutty taste and can be eaten raw or cooked. It can be eaten in quantity as a staple food. It is best…
Dartington Agroforestry Project: PFAF visit 3 August 2017
In 2017 two PFAF trustees, Wendy Stayte and Chris Marsh, began a research project involving making cooperative links with people in the South West growing unusual plants in innovative ways. They began with a visit to Incredible Vegetables near Ashburton,…
East Devon Forest Garden: PFAF visit 26 July 2017
In 2017 two PFAF trustees, Wendy Stayte and Chris Marsh, began a research project involving making cooperative links with people in the South West growing unusual plants in innovative ways. They began with a visit to Incredible Vegetables near Ashburton,…
Wishtree Agroforestry & Permaculture Centre: PFAF visit 4 October 2017
In 2017 two PFAF trustees, Wendy Stayte and Chris Marsh, began a research project involving making co-operative links with people in the South West growing unusual plants, particularly perennials, in innovative ways. They began with a visit to Incredible Vegetables…
Incredible Vegetables: PFAF visit 30 May 2017
Two PFAF trustees, Wendy Stayte and Chris Marsh, visited the site of Incredible Vegetables (www.incrediblevegetables.co.uk ) on 30 May 2017. This is their report of the visit, illustrated largely by photos taken at the time by David Gearing, with additional…