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I have a question – I live in Nova Scotia, growing zone 6a. Behind my home are walking trails that go through a forest – currently home to different types of pine, fir, maples, juniper berries, rose bushes, etc.

I was thinking of going a bit off the beaten path and sowing some seeds, but I don’t want to mess up the local ecosystem and whatever I plan needs to be both perennial and capable of surviving our very cold winters. I don’t own the land, it belongs to the government as far as o know, but I think having a wild food source is going to be very important in the coming years and I want to begin making preparations now in addition to my garden.

Is this strategy a viable one? Is there anything I should consider that I may be overlooking? What factors should I take into account when selecting what to sow?

Thanks in advance – I’m very new to all of this and I’m not sure what to start after doing some Basic reading here and on Wikipedia.

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Hey all.

I live in WI, Zone 5B. I own a corner lot next to my property. It’s all brush and super-tall 60-foot trees.

Trying to figure out what to do with this property, especially since I’m getting charged property taxes on it.

What edible food can grow in nearly full-shade? I know hostas make for delicious edible food and can grow in more shade, so I can propagate them. Maybe ramps are an option too? Or should I cut some trees, drag them in there, and propagate some mushrooms?