Fruit island's: Grand Rapids: The Beginning

The concept of Edible Fruit Islands started when all 36 peaches were stolen from my personal peach tree which made me recognize that someone out there really needed some fruit.  The concept then began to grow from there.  I realized there were several reasons to start a project like this. 1. Theft is one of the main problems in community gardens. 2. I live in an urban food desert.  3.  Most cities plant ornamental fruits instead of actual fruiting trees which blew my mind. 4. I then began to research environmental justice where I wanted to address two components directly; I want to increase access to fresh free produce, and increase the urban tree canopy.  From all of these problems I created one solution: The Edible Island.  

An edible fruit island consists of 4 components; 1 tree, four fruiting shrubs, all encircled by edible flowers and herbs.  I have specifically designed my concept for zone 6b with hardy varieties that should produce for up to 20 years!

Get in touch!

Sam Quick 
quicks@mail.gvsu.edu

San Francisco, CA.

Edible Islands are a system designed to address Environmental Justice by providing free fruit and increased greenery in under used urban spaces, but it doesn't stop there try it in your own yard for years of sustainable fruit production.