Garden

Creating a sanctuary

My garden is my saving grace, my mindfulness practice, my sanctuary. I believe that everyone would benefit from time spent in a garden. Whether pottering among potted plants, digging in a front yard or harvesting food and flowers from a kitchen garden; everyone can reap the benefits of this. I help people design their space and then give them the tools and knowledge necessary to make it come, quite literally, to life.

Ironically, garden products can be damaging to the environment. Plastic pots, weed fabric, pesticides, herbicides, etc. All of these counter to what should be a inherently sustainable practice. Wherever possible I use materials that will biodegrade in the garden, companion plantings for pest control and locally sourced products.

Design

A comprehensive design plan can be a valuable tool when planning your garden. It gives you a to-scale view of the entire space as well as a plant list, bed lines and other important information. This plan is your blueprint for your garden and can be given to any installer for implementation. This is a good option for someone who wants to invest in a professionally designed space but doesn't have the time or knowledge to do so for themselves.

Consulting

I want my clients to love gardening as much as I do. It is one of the few pursuits that provides physical and mental exercise, encourages mindfulness, creates beauty and provides sustenance. I work with clients to teach them the basics of layout and design, soil and bed preparation, seed starting, plant selection and every other aspect of gardening so that they too can benefit form this invaluable practice.

Implementation

Installation can be a challenge as it is both extremely physical and time-consuming. I facilitate this process by working with local contractors who can make the garden dream become a reality. This includes project managing the process and guiding the install from beginning to completion. This is the natural next step after a comprehensive plan is drawn up, and best suited to those who prefer to have someone else doing the work, rather than themselves.