A food forest is a productive landscape developed around a mix of trees and perennials. Rooted in permaculture principles, this integrated approach to gardening incorporates a variety of plants such as fruit and nut trees, shrubs, vines, and perennial herbs and vegetables. Food forests can help increase biodiversity, protect valuable habitats for beneficial insects, and promote food security and resilience, all while providing an abundant harvest. This Food Forest Handbook is designed to be a reference book for beginners and more advanced gardeners. It covers everything you need to know about starting a food forest and nothing that you don't need to know. It is designed to be simple to follow and easy to read while arming you with the information and skills that you need to successfully grow your own edible food forest garden. Forest gardening, also known as food forests, edible forests, or permaculture gardens is becoming more and more popular within the temperate zone context. There are a few popularly known large forest gardens, and so many more in people's urban backyards. If you have found yourself reading this Food Forest handbook, I presume that you are interested in finding out more about edible forest gardening and how it can benefit you, your family, your community, and the planet.