This plan shows my proposal for a redesign of the garden, in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England. Though the current garden is productive, with plenty of annual crops and some other plants growing successfully at present, the goals included developing a plan for the replacement of degraded concrete paths and driveway, and increasing permanent perennial planting forContinue reading “Sustainable Garden Redesign in Chesterfield, Derbyshire”
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New Build Garden Design, England
The above image shows my concept design for the garden of a new-build home near Coventry, in England. The client had some specific requirements relating to features that they desired, but was open to suggestions for a wildlife-friendly and relatively low-maintenance space. Human Spaces that Welcome Elements of the More-Than-Human World This is a designContinue reading “New Build Garden Design, England”
Southern Ontario – Permaculture Garden Design for Prince Edward County
Another design that I worked on earlier this year, this permaculture garden design was created for a client in Prince Edward County in Southern Ontario, Canada. This part of Ontario, located in Prince Edward County, has a humid continental climate with warm summers, cold winters, and notable influences from Lake Ontario that moderate temperature extremesContinue reading “Southern Ontario – Permaculture Garden Design for Prince Edward County”
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”
Wildlife-friendly Landscape Design for a Long, Narrow Garden in Pennsylvania
Many gardeners feel challenged by the length and width of their gardens. Having a long, narrow garden is a common complaint. I’ve worked on a number of designs for gardens like this over the years. Like any garden, long, thin spaces have both their advantages and disadvantages – with permaculture design – with the rightContinue reading “Wildlife-friendly Landscape Design for a Long, Narrow Garden in Pennsylvania”
Rewilding or Ungardening in Permaculture Design
When any permaculture designer is working on a project, they will typically be working within the relatively solid framework of the permaculture ethics and permaculture design principles. But permaculture as a design framework it not rigid. It leaves the space that is needed for nature, for people, and for changes over time as a systemContinue reading “Rewilding or Ungardening in Permaculture Design”
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”
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