Perhaps there's a way to rig up some kind of net that could sit under the tree and catch the fruit as they fall? I suppose it would have to be carefully designed to not injure / trap any animals by mistake.
I LOVE your idea of the "food garden" that looks cool and happens to consist of only food-bearing trees and plants... that's a badass idea. Now that I live in North Carolina with a lot more space, you are giving me all kinds of ideas...
Glad to hear that you are getting some good ideas. Every food we can grow ourselves is one less food we have to pay for!
There is a place north of us that gives away old free billboard wraps. We lay those down and gently (I mean really gently) shake the tree to collect the persimmons. Next time I go up that way, I'll grab a few for you, papa.
Wow! Very cool man. Thanks my friend!