The region’s first “Food Forest” to be designed Gene Marrano October 13, 2014 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025