Food Forest Flywheel - Braga Farms Grow Guild & Resources

Food Forest Flywheel:

Fruits, Berries, and Herbs for Every Home

Herbs in Every Kitchen, Berries for the Patios, Trees for the Yards

Planting isn’t just an act—it’s a movement. By integrating fruit trees, berry bushes, and herbs into our homes and communities, we can redefine what it means to eat local and sustainable. Answering The Call to Grow means reshaping our neighborhoods into thriving food forests.

It’s time to grow the future we all deserve.

🌱 Answer The Call to Grow

Plant:

  • 5 trees for every home.
  • 5 berry bushes for every apartment.
  • Tips for each trees at bottom of this page.

Seed:

  • Stock up on quality seeds.
  • Establish seed vaults for day cares and houses of worship.
  • Search for Seeds above for heirloom bulk sets.

Share:

  • Care for your neighbors, churches, and local grocers by sharing seeds and cuttings.
  • 50lbs of average yield per tree = 50 homes planting 2 trees can produce 5,000lbs of fresh harvest!

🍓 Why Fruits, Berries, and Herbs Matter

Impact of 100 Fruit Trees

  • Feeds: ~50 households annually
  • Yields: 7,000–10,000lbs of fruit annually
  • 100,000 Homes Planting 2 Trees Each: Generates 10,000,000lbs of fresh fruit per season!

Impact of 100 Berries

  • Simple to grow in patios and balconies.
  • Feeds 12–20 households per 100 bushes with low maintenance.

THE FACTS

1️⃣ Trees Per Household 🌳

  • Did you know? The average household needs 3–4 fruit trees to meet the annual fruit consumption of 116 lbs per person.
  • Add in 137 lbs of vegetables and 227 lbs of meat, and it’s clear how vital a localized, sustainable food system can be.

2️⃣ Impact of 200 Trees 🍎🍑

  • Planting 200 fruit trees can feed approximately 50 households annually, producing 7,000–10,000 lbs of fresh fruit upon maturity.
  • If 100,000 homes each planted just 2 fruit trees, they could collectively harvest a staggering 10 million lbs of fresh, locally grown fruit.
  • Imagine the local transformation if 1 million fig trees were planted—reshaping the local economy while promoting agri-culture!

3️⃣ Urban Food Forest Potential 🌱

  • Transform neighborhoods into self-sustaining food forests by integrating fruit trees, berries, and herbs into urban spaces.
  • Follow Braga Farms’ 12-Month Urban Gardening Guide to grow your own season-to-season local food system, creating thriving communities that support a sustainable future.

Join the Growing! 🌍

Answer The Call to Grow—because every tree planted today nurtures the roots of tomorrow’s food security.


100 Fruit Trees

Tree Type Annual Yield (lbs) Households Fed/100 Trees Years for Maturity Avg. Cost/Tree ($) Value/100 Trees ($)
Fig Tree 40–60 40–50 3–4 $25 $18,000
Mulberry Tree 20–30 16–25 3–4 $15 $10,000
Jujube Tree 50–70 50 3–4 $30 $21,000
Pomegranate Tree 40–50 40–50 3–4 $25 $18,000
Persimmon Tree
 60-80
 50-70
 4-5
 $40
 $32,000
Grape Vines (Per 2 Vines)
 30-40
 20-25
 2-3
 $15
 $21,000

100 Berry Bushes

Berry Type Annual Yield (lbs) Households Fed/100 Bushes Years for Maturity Avg. Cost/Bush ($) Value/100 Bushes ($)
Blackberry 10–20 12–20 2–3 $10 $10,000
Blueberry 5–10 12–20 3–4 $15 $6,000

 

100 Herbs Impact Table

Herb Type Medicinal Uses Annual Yield/Plant (lbs) Avg. Cost/Plant ($) Value/100 Plants ($)
Chamomile Calming, sleep aid 1–1.5 $5 $1,000–1,500
Peppermint Digestive health 1.5–2 $6 $1,200–1,600
Lavender Relaxation, skin health 0.5–1 $12 $1,250–2,500
Thyme Antimicrobial support 1–1.5 $12 $800–1,200
Ginger Anti-inflammatory, digestion 3–5 $8 $3,600–6,000

🚀 How to Get Started

  • Visit the Grower’s Hub for guides, seeds, and resources.
  • Sign up for workshops and consultations via our Leafcycle Calendar.
  • Follow us for updates and grow together:
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Let’s Redefine Local

It starts with one act: planting. But together, we’re building food forests that nourish, sustain, and transform lives. Join us at Braga Farms and take action today.

👉 Visit Us:
123 Taylor St, Dallas, TX 75201
Dallas Farmers Market, Saturdays & Sundays

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The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - E.R.

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Braga Farms Grow Guild Tips & Tricks

6 Fruit Trees: Easiest to Hardest

  1. Fig Tree

    • Highly adaptable to Texas heat and drought.
    • Minimal pest issues and thrives in well-drained soil.

  2. Jujube Tree

    • Extremely drought-tolerant and heat-resistant.
    • Requires little water and grows in poor soils.

  3. Mulberry Tree

    • Fast-growing and resilient.
    • Tolerates various soil types and minimal care.

  4. Pomegranate Tree

    • Thrives in Texas heat and can withstand drought.
    • Prefers well-drained soil and light pruning.

  5. Persimmon Tree

    • Requires a bit more care to establish, especially watering during the first few years.
    • Needs well-drained soil and proper pruning.

  6. Grape Vines (Per 2 Vines)

    • Sensitive to overwatering and requires trellises for support.
    • Needs consistent pruning and pest management.

4 Berry Bushes: Easiest to Hardest

  1. Blackberry

    • Best berry for Texas. Thrives in the heat and handles drought well.
    • Minimal pest issues and low maintenance once established.

  2. Strawberry

    • Grows well in Texas but requires frequent watering and protection from direct sunlight.

  3. Blueberry

    • Needs acidic soil (pH 4.5–5.5) and regular watering.
    • Requires soil amendments like sulfur and fertilizers to thrive.

  4. Raspberry

    • Struggles with Texas heat and requires cooler temperatures.
    • Needs partial shade, rich soil, and consistent watering.

100 Herbs: Easiest to Hardest

Easiest (Grow Anywhere)

  1. Mint

    • Thrives in partial shade and spreads quickly.
    • Minimal care but needs containment to avoid overgrowth.

  2. Basil

    • Grows quickly with plenty of sunlight and moderate watering.
    • Perfect for small spaces like pots.

  3. Oregano

    • Drought-tolerant and requires minimal care.
    • Prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

  4. Thyme

    • Very hardy and drought-tolerant.
    • Thrives in sandy or rocky soil.

  5. Chamomile

    • Easy to grow in partial sunlight.
    • Requires well-drained soil and occasional watering.

Moderate Difficulty

  1. Peppermint

    • Thrives in partial shade and spreads aggressively.
    • Needs consistent watering to stay vibrant.

  2. Lavender

    • Needs well-drained soil and full sunlight.
    • Sensitive to overwatering.

  3. Rosemary

    • Requires full sun and well-drained, sandy soil.
    • Drought-tolerant once established but slow to start.

  4. Native Sage

    • Perfect for Texas climates; drought-tolerant and grows in poor soils.

  5. Turmeric

  • Needs a longer growing season and prefers partial shade.
  • Requires warm, moist soil to thrive.

Hardest (Special Care Needed)

  1. Echinacea
  • Needs stratification (cold treatment) to germinate.
  • Requires well-drained soil and moderate watering.
  1. Ginger
  • Requires moist soil, partial shade, and protection from cold snaps.
  • Best grown in containers for Texas climates.

 

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