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 Virginia is now the first state in the south and the 15th nationwide to create a paid family and medical leave program Gene Marrano May 13, 2026 Roanoque Baroque season finale, History Museum photography exhibition open to all, Local Colors is this Saturday Gene Marrano May 13, 2026 Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026
