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 1 min read Cigar Lounge preparing to open in Downtown Roanoke Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 2 min read Salem VA Health Care System receives top scores in latest CMS hospital ratings Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 1 min read Local woman advocates for other childhood cancer survivors experiencing late effects of cancer treatment Denise Membreno September 5, 2025