Plants For A Future (PFAF) is an online not for profit resource for those interested in edible and useful plants, with a focus on temperate regions. Named after the phrase "plans for a future" as wordplay, the organization's emphasis is on perennial plants.
The Charity’s objectives are to advance the education of the public by the promotion of all aspects of ecologically sustainable vegan-organic horticulture and agriculture with an emphasis on tree, shrub and other perennial species; and the undertaking of research into such horticulture and agriculture, and dissemination of the results of such research.[2]
The website contains an online database of over 8000 plants: 7000 that can be grown in temperate regions including in the UK, and 1000 plants for tropical situations.
The database was originally set up by Ken Fern to include 1,500 plants which he had grown on his 28 acre research site in the South WestofEngland.
Since 2008, the database has been maintained by the database administrator employed by the Plants For A Future Charity.
The organization participates in public discussion by publishing books. Members have participated in various conferences[3] and are also participants in the International Permaculture Research Project.[4][5]
Edible Trees: A practical and inspirational guide from Plants For A Future on how to grow and harvest trees with edible and other useful produce. 2013. ISBN9781493736102
Plantes Comestibles: Le guide pour vous inspirer à choisir et cultiver des plantes comestibles hors du commun. 2014. ISBN9781495914690
Edible Perennials: 50 Top perennial plants from Plants For A Future. 2015.
Edible Shrubs: 70+ Top Shrubs from Plants For A Future. 2019. ISBN9781791954949
Plants for Your Food Forest: 500 Plants for Temperate Food Forests and Permaculture Gardens. 2021. ISBN9798520865087
PfaF ID (P4301) (see uses)
