Fox Gardens

Wildlife Preserve

Project Vision

Fox Gardens is an ambitious project to create six distinct gardens that showcase the diverse possibilities of sustainable gardening in Ohio. Each garden is designed to complement the local wildlife habitat while experimenting with various plant species, including adaptable northern varieties and fruiting southern varieties.

Garden Types

Ohio Native Fruit Garden
Northern Species Adaptation Garden
Protected Southern Varieties Garden
Wildlife Support Garden
Berry and Bush Garden
Experimental Climate Garden

Wildlife Integration

Fox habitat preservation
Natural wildlife corridors
Protected nesting areas
Water features for wildlife
Native plant buffer zones

Five-Year Development Plan

Year 1: Foundation Garden

Establish first garden on private property
Focus on Ohio native species
Create initial wildlife corridors
Document growth patterns and wildlife interaction
Set up monitoring systems

Year 2: Expansion

Maintain and refine first garden
Develop second garden space
Introduce northern species varieties
Enhance wildlife support features
Begin educational programs

Year 3: Full Development

Complete remaining four gardens
Integrate protected southern species
Establish interconnected water systems
Create wildlife observation areas
Develop maintenance protocols

Year 4: Refinement

Full maintenance cycle of all gardens
Evaluate species success rates
Adjust plantings based on performance
Enhance wildlife support systems
Document best practices

Year 5: Trust Transition

Prepare property for trust transition
Establish long-term maintenance plans
Create preservation guidelines
Set up stewardship program
Finalize trust documentation

Garden Specifications

Tree Selection Criteria

Dwarf varieties of northern species
Protected microclimates for southern varieties
Native Ohio fruit trees
Climate-resilient cultivars
Wildlife-supporting species

Garden Features

Microclimate creation
Water management systems
Wildlife corridors
Educational signage
Observation areas