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”
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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: 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”
Case Study: Scotland Agroforestry
This is the concept plan for a new food producing garden and agroforestry area of approximately 4 acres, on a smallholding of around 7 acres in south west Scotland, where the primary goal is to provide a substantial proportion of the diet of the inhabitants while also generating income through additional yields. As well asContinue reading “Case Study: Scotland Agroforestry”
Case Study: Victoria, Australia Childcare Centre Garden
The concept plan above shows the design for a site in Victoria, Australia. The site is a childcare facility, for children aged between 18 months and 6 years, and sometimes older children up to the age of 10 after school and during holidays. This design therefore takes into account their needs and requirements for theirContinue reading “Case Study: Victoria, Australia Childcare Centre Garden”
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