Weekly Green Tip: Stealing the Show Every Autumn… 🟣

http://eepurl.com/jq7hQsView this email in your browser (*|ARCHIVE|*) RESERVE YOUR SPOT! (https://communityfoodscapes.org/products/permaculture-design-certificate) Stealing the Show Every Autumn… November 4th, 2025 When things start to get drab in color, one plant persists with its Dr. Seuss-ian pop of color. Those little neon-purple berry clusters look like they were dipped in fluorescent paint. It’s the beautyberry and it’s our Plant of the Month! We feature this plant every cold season for the obvious reason —it’s bright, beautiful fruit— but the beautyberry’s magic isn’t just aesthetic. It feeds the wildlife, handles the heat, forgives poor soil, and still shows up and shows out in the fall. WHY WE LOVE IT AND MORE The berries. Neon-purple clusters that hang out through fall and light up shady spaces. Birds like catbirds and cardinals go nuts for them. Native roots. Beautyberry is a true Southeastern native, naturally found from Maryland down through Florida and west to Texas. It thrives in woodland edges and open woods. Some history: Indigenous communities used the roots and leaves in traditional teas, and both they and early settlers rubbed the crushed foliage on their skin (and livestock!) to repel mosquitoes. Thrives in tough spots. Dry shade, sandy soil, clay, woodland edges… beautyberry is extra resilient. Wildlife-friendly. Flowers for pollinators, berries for birds, and great cover for small wildlife. Quick stats: 4–8 ft tall and wide. Part shade to sun (more sun = more berries). Drought tolerant once settled as a Southeastern U.S. native. CLICK HERE FOR BEAUTYBERRY (https://communityfoodscapes.org/collections/plants/products/beautyberry) CoFo is growing! And right now, we’re looking for passionate people to join our installation team. If you’re excited about edible landscaping, native habitats, and sustainable design, we have two opportunities that may be a fit for you OR someone you know. Spread the word! INSTALL LEAD This role is for someone who already has significant landscaping experience and is ready to step into a leadership position. The Install Lead will: * Consult directly with clients and guide them through the CoFo process. * Lead the installation of gardens, meadows, hardscapes, drainage solutions, and edible landscapes. * Supervise crew members with intentionality, honesty, and empathy. * Manage tools, machinery, safety standards, and project goals. Who it’s for: Experienced landscape professionals with 4+ years in the field (at least 2 years in a crew lead role) who are ready to take ownership of projects and lead teams with confidence. LEAD-IN-TRAINING This role is designed for those who have experience in landscaping, hardscaping, farming, gardening, or permaculture, but are not yet fully ready to run projects on their own. The Lead-in-Training will: * Gain hands-on experience implementing sustainable landscapes. * Learn client communication and project leadership under the guidance of senior staff. * Supervise crew members while developing leadership skills. * Prepare to step into the full Install Lead role once ready. Who it’s for: Motivated candidates with a growth mindset who are ready to learn and build toward becoming a full project leader. ------------------------------------------------------------ Both roles offer the chance to: * Work across Metro Atlanta transforming spaces into thriving, edible landscapes. * Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team. * Contribute directly to food security, biodiversity, green infrastructure, and community resilience. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE (https://communityfoodscapes.org/pages/careers) https://facebook.com/communityfoodscapes/ https://instagram.com/communityfoodscapes https://communityfoodscapes.org mailto: Copyright (C) *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*. All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|**|LIST:DESCRIPTION|**|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences (*|UPDATE_PROFILE|*) or unsubscribe (*|UNSUB|*) Community Foodscapes · 848 Oglethorpe Ave SW · Suite 115512 · Atlanta, GA 30310 470-600-2636 · cofo.info@gmail.com · www.communityfoodscapes.org https://www.communityfoodscapes.org/