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 U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026