Standard fruit and nut trees
Hardy heritage apple cultivars, heartnut, and elderberry anchor the upper sun layer, establishing windbreaks and pulling subterranean moisture upward through deep taproot networks.
Berry thickets and shrubs
Serviceberry, black currant, and aronia bushes thrive along forest edges, yielding dense seasonal fruit clusters while filtering street runoff and sheltering native pollinators.
Perennial groundcover and roots
Comfrey, horseradish, and wild strawberries form dense mycorrhizal blankets over city soil, suppressing invasive grasses and recycling mineral nutrients directly to surrounding roots.
No locked gates, no admission fees—every branch belongs to the neighbourhood.
Urban parcels under our stewardship remain permanently open public acreage. Anyone walking the block may harvest fruit, gather medicinal herbs, or rest under the growing tree canopy.
Rooted progress across the city
4
Parcels under cultivation
10+
Perennial trees and shrubs
10+
Neighbourhood stewards
Our Saturday workdays bring neighbours together to wheel mulch, set bare-root saplings, and maintain perennial beds across Detroit sites.