It has been a while since I have added new designs to this website – but it has been a busy summer, and autumn so far has kept me very busy too – both in work and on my own property. But now that our bumper apple harvest processing period is coming to an end,Continue reading “Off-grid Irish Homestead Design”
Author Archives: Elizabeth Waddington
Yorkshire Permaculture Design
This is my design for a client in Yorkshire, in collaboration with a client excited to be taking the first steps towards a more self-reliant and resilient way of life on this small plot of land. Like many of my clients, this one wanted some reassurance that they were on the right track, and someContinue reading “Yorkshire Permaculture Design”
Reuse and Upcycling in a City Garden
You don’t need to have a massive budget or a large space to create a beautiful and productive garden. My designs often incorporate materials that my clients already have on hand – and I am an advocate of making use of what you already have before you even think about buying anything new. This recentContinue reading “Reuse and Upcycling in a City Garden”
Sustainable Irrigation & Water Management
Whether you are dealing with high rainfall or drought, a boggy site prone to flooding, or land that becomes parched and dry, managing water effectively and sustainably is crucial to long-term success. If you have not thought much about water on your property then you are in a fortunate position. Increasing numbers are now havingContinue reading “Sustainable Irrigation & Water Management”
Growing Food Indoors & Undercover
As a garden designer, I have worked with clients to grow food in an amazing range of situations. Typical gardens are not the only option for food cultivation. There are so many other places where food can be grown – from polytunnels or greenhouses, to rooftops, balconies, or interior spaces in homes, restaurants, offices, businessContinue reading “Growing Food Indoors & Undercover”
Community Orchard Permaculture Design
A local community group in England approached me to create a plan for a community orchard that they wished to create on a brownfield and scrub site adjacent to their existing car park and community building. Community Hub and Community Orchard Design The creation of the concept plan involved collaboration with several local societies andContinue reading “Community Orchard Permaculture Design”
Summer Solstice – Design Reflections for the Longest Day
In the northern hemisphere, the summer solstice marks a moment of profound significance — the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, and we enjoy the longest day of the year. For millennia, people have celebrated this turning point, recognising it as a time of abundance, growth, and potential. But beyond its cultural andContinue reading “Summer Solstice – Design Reflections for the Longest Day”
Maine Permaculture Design: Sustainable Food Production & Ecosystem Restoration
This is my design for a property of approximately 2 – 2.5 acres in Maine, USDA zone 5a. Like many of my designs, the starting point for this project was the desire of the property owners to increase the amount of food that they grow for themselves and their neighbours. They were also excited toContinue reading “Maine Permaculture Design: Sustainable Food Production & Ecosystem Restoration”
Shared Garden Design: Landscape Design for Sustainable Shared Spaces
Shared gardens can often be challenging and underutilised spaces. But even when people do not agree on every detail, a space can still serve to meet multiple needs while also being a boon to local wildlife. This design for a client in Glasgow, Scotland, aims to overcome the challenges of this largely shaded shared garden.Continue reading “Shared Garden Design: Landscape Design for Sustainable Shared Spaces”
Beyond Conventional Landscape Design – Why Choose Permaculture Design?
I am sometimes asked how being a permaculture designer is different to being a more generic ‘landscape designer’. Permaculture designers are one type of landscape designer, and they can do many of the same things. It is important, however, to recognise that permaculture approach to landscape design goes far beyond that of most conventional landscapeContinue reading “Beyond Conventional Landscape Design – Why Choose Permaculture Design?”
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