“Trees with Edible Leaves” a new publication by Eric Toensmeier.

Eric Toensmeier is the Director of the Perennial Agriculture Institute, a researcher, and an author.

Eric has studied, practiced, and promoted perennial agriculture for almost 30 years. In January of 2023, The Perennial Agriculture Institute announced the release of a new publication: “Trees with edible leaves”. This book provides an overview of a remarkable group of crops, with details on nutrition and cultivation techniques. Over 100 cultivated species are described in detail, for both cold and tropical climates.

Thanks to the generosity of Trees for Climate Health, an initiative of Jonas Philanthropies, the book “Trees with Edible Leaves” is available as a free download for the public. You can download the book in the following link: https://perennialagriculture.institute/2023/01/10/trees-with-edible-leaves-pais-latest-publication/

In this conversation with Eric Toensmeier, we learn about some of the many trees in our region that provide edible leaves, that are a strong source of nutrients for the human diet. Also, Eric shares some of the experiences gardening, and creating awareness on different aspects of agricultural practices, and the connection of communities with the land.