I just learned about John Hershey and his food forest, not far from me so hope to visit before they are all cut down and paved over. If anyone finds any more useful info please post it here.
https://www.phillymag.com/articles/2018/07/07/downingtown-food-forest-urban-farming/
Thanks for posting this Brent!
Sad that these trees have been and continue to be removed for development, I applaud the efforts of those who are saving JH’s work by seed, scion, and raising public awareness.
I got some pods, scions from those honey locusts, wow were they full of caramel goo!
Very interesting article. Thanks for sharing it!
damn shame
For those who are interested. The East Brandywine Township Historical Commission is presenting a program on John Hershey’s farm this Sunday, Oct. 21 at 3:30 p.m. at the East Brandywine Township Building, Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown, PA. If you’d like further info. contact me at carolsinex@gmail.com
I really enjoyed reading the article, thanks!
Visiting that site is now on my bucket list!
How much is on public land, though? I’d love to tour the town too! It would be great if there were someone knowledgeable to have as a guide. Those acorns, walnuts and hicans are huge! It’s remarkable.
Has anyone ever tried honeylocust?
I got some of the honey locust pods, they were incredibly gooey-now growing out the seedlings…
the forum turned up this post when i was about to post this video that just came out about it!
Thats my good buddy Dale! If you want to visit the trees at Downingtown I would recommend reaching out first to someone like him, as Dale has contacts with the HoA and specific neighbors. Unfortunately, the development has had no trespassing signs on the trees for the last few years now and any non-resident seen on the grounds with the trees gets reported to the police. I have not visited hardly in 4 or 5 years for this reason. Some residents are unhappy with the tree crops tourists who show up from wherever and wander about through the trees and people’s yards.
Again, it jusr proves the point that the biggest threat to the trees remains humans.
For those interested in the history, i recently put up a recording and transcription of an interview with John Hershey’s wife from 1980.
“Kaboom!” My favorite part. 
Great stuff.