Neighborhood Fruit: Smart Orchard Design

Join EarthMind and Iowa City neighbors in a yard featured in the Low-Maintenance Eco Gardens book and home to co-author Jen Kardos. We'll explore how to thoughtfully integrate trees and shrubs into an already abundant space filled with fruit trees, berry bushes, vegetables, and herbs.

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to:

• Choose the right location--both in the front and backyard--based on sunlight, soil, walkways, and spacing.

• Select species that are naturally deer-resistant.

• Protect plants from deer and rabbits.

• Avoid common placement mistakes that lead to crowding or extra work.