This is the preliminary permaculture concept plan for a farmstead in Illinois. the design aims to synthesise the ideas of the client with the demands of the site and to allow them to make the most of the property – recently purchased – that has been somewhat neglected in recent years. The client, a hobby farmerContinue reading “Case Study: Illinois Permaculture Design”
Author Archives: Elizabeth Waddington
Case Study: Scottish Permaculture Garden
This is a domestic garden design for a client in eastern Scotland. The key design goals with this project were to create a space for nature-connection, with plenty of space for human recreation and for food production while also providing a sanctuary for local wildlife. The client wanted to incorporate more trees and other plantsContinue reading “Case Study: Scottish Permaculture Garden”
Case Study: Tranquil Meditation Garden
This is my design for a property in Ireland for a client who wanted a really relaxing space. food production was a priority but so too was creating a space where she and her grown-up daughters could really breathe, meditate and unwind. Aside from the trees to the north/ north west, the edge of aContinue reading “Case Study: Tranquil Meditation Garden”
A Discounted Permaculture Design Package for Christmas
Though it does still seem rather early to be thinking about Christmas, this could be a good time to think about providing your partner with a gift this year that will not just give them a good feeling on Christmas day, but which can keep delivering long term. Do you and your family dream ofContinue reading “A Discounted Permaculture Design Package for Christmas”
2023 in Review – Hope from Permaculture in Practice
As we near the end of 2023, I am minded to look back at what has happened and what has been achieved over the year. As the November nights draw in, I am thankful for the hope that clients and fellow permaculture practitioners, rewilders, environmentalists and conservationists have given me in what have, for many,Continue reading “2023 in Review – Hope from Permaculture in Practice”
Case Study: Scottish Forest Garden
I have been a little remiss in updating case studies to this site recently, but this is not because nothing has been going on but rather because there has been so much! Finding time to share what I have been doing has been a challenge, but I do still want to make sure that IContinue reading “Case Study: Scottish Forest Garden”
Case Study: Caribbean Eco Village
Co-operation and community are key to creating a thriving and healthy future for all. Starting with a single property, with an eco-home and organic, sustainable permaculture garden, a project can grow to incorporate a number of independent homes and gardens sharing resources and working together to combine modern sustainability practices and traditional village life. TheContinue reading “Case Study: Caribbean Eco Village”
Case Study: SE England Wildlife Garden
This is my design for a garden of approximately 28 x 28m (784 sq m) in South Eastern England. The garden is currently mostly laid to lawn, with a marked slope upwards to the northern end. It is surrounded by a fairly low natural stone wall that has crumbled down in a couple of places,Continue reading “Case Study: SE England Wildlife Garden”
Case Study: Collaborative Permaculture Plan – Turkey
This is the concept plan for a project I am working on for a client in Turkey, who is planning to convert the barn on this piece of land, and create a homestead with a forest garden and vines. The primary concern was to create water systems to retain water on the property while alsoContinue reading “Case Study: Collaborative Permaculture Plan – Turkey”
Case Study: Eastern Kansas Permaculture Plan
This case study shows my concept design for a small property on a lot of a little under 170 sq m, in eastern Kansas, at the fringes of the central forest-grasslands transition ecotone, where the eastern forests meet the great plains. The client has just moved into the property in question and wants to turnContinue reading “Case Study: Eastern Kansas Permaculture Plan”
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