The region’s first “Food Forest” to be designed Gene Marrano October 13, 2014 1 minute read “Food Forests” mimic woodland ecosystems … with edible trees, shrubs and perennials…and one may make its debut at the Growing Goodwill Community Garden in northwest Roanoke. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on an upcoming meeting: Share: Post navigation Previous: Southeast Roanoke residents concerned about Rescue Mission plansNext: One full month after her disappearance, Hannah Graham’s parents release new statement in hopes of finding her Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026
