Services

Ecological Landscape Design

Transform your space into a well-functioning and sustainable garden. Meant for smaller spaces 5000 square feet or less such as a rain garden, small pollinator garden, or native plant garden. Includes a custom design and planting plan with plant pictures, common and Latin names, and total plant count. An Implementation Plan can optionally be added on, which is a step-by-step guide for installation and maintenance of the site.

500 square feet or less

$450

501-2000 square feet

$750

2001-5000 square feet

$1100

Full Permaculture Design

A big-picture design for your residence, homestead, farm, or landscape. Brings all permaculture principles together and create a comprehensive plan that aligns with your goals and values. It aims to incorporate sustainable practices while creating resilient ecosystems that support biodiversity, reduce waste, and contribute to the overall health of the environment. Not to mention beautifying your property and optimizing yields!

Includes the following:

  • A base map of the site with existing roads, ponds, structures, and property lines

  • A thorough landscape analysis of the site including sector analysis (sun, wind, water, frost, etc.), microclimate analysis, and zone analysis.

  • A custom design proposing all recommended elements

  • A planting plan with plant pictures, common and Latin names, and total plant count

Can also include the following:

  • An Implementation Plan with instructions for installation and a practical timetable

  • A Water Management plan with recommended earthwork changes such as swales, ponds, rain gardens, infiltration basins, or boomerang berms.

  • An estimated cost analysis for the full implementation and maintenance of the design

Examples of what is typically covered at the residential level:

  • Perennial landscapes such as food forests, medicinal gardens, pollinator gardens, polycultures, orchards, native plant gardens

  • Organic gardening

  • Managing rain and stormwater run-off

  • Drought-proofing the landscape

  • Hedges for privacy or wind protection

  • Improving soil fertility

  • Removing the lawn

  • Starting a productive garden

  • Vertical gardening techniques

  • Reducing energy use

Examples of what is typically covered at the homestead and small farm level:

  • Incorporating earthworks such as swales and ponds for water management

  • Restoration Agriculture

  • Estimating costs and developing an implementation plan

  • Identifying key points and key lines for effective design

  • Designing orchards, food forests, pastures, and other agricultural elements

  • Identifying potential income streams

  • Enhancing soil fertility through regenerative practices

  • Regenerative farming

  • Environmental Restoration

Residence up to 1 acre

$475 - $5000

Site 1 - 6 acres

$2000 - $12000

Small Farm 7-20 acres

$5000 - $17000

Consultation

Designed to coach you through all questions and issues you face with your land project. I offer both virtual (via Zoom or phone) and in-person property walkabouts to assess your property and provide recommendations customized to your needs. To get started, I’ll need the site address, a list of your primary questions as well as your desired vision for the space. I will then follow up with a report of my findings and recommendations. These consultations range from a one-time visit to a multi-year relationship. Typical topics can include:

  • Land use advice (purchasing property, placing specific elements in a landscape, living with the land, understanding soil and climate conditions)

  • Gardening advice (organic methods, garden layouts, and styles, diagnosing gardening issues, understanding plant needs and relationships)

  • Renewable energy and responsible water use (water wising/drought-proofing, water harvesting, energy conservation, renewable energy use, composting, working with the elements)

  • Small farm consultation (regenerative agriculture, no-till systems, crop rotation, rotational grazing, soil improvement)

  • Sustainable living & wellness (local food ethics, zero waste/plant-based living, natural home care)

Zoom/Phone

$80/hr

Walk-abouts

$80/hr +$1/mile fee

Freelance Writing

High-quality content and subject matter expertise for your gardening, permaculture, or lifestyle website, blog, or publication. Writing is informed by my knowledge of permaculture and the gardening industry and my passion for sharing it with others. I’m committed to delivering engaging, informative, and tailored content to your audience. Whether you need blog posts, articles, or other types of content, I can help you create content that stands out. SEO optimization and bulk order discounts are available upon request.

Up to 600 words

$120

Up to 1200 words

$180

Up to 2000 words

$330

See my full range of services below. If you have questions about a potential offer not listed, feel free to reach out.

What I’ll need from you to get started:

  • The review and signing of a Landscape Design Services Contract

  • The site’s address

  • Answers to a questionnaire regarding your goals and the landscape

  • Any relevant documentation such as a survey or utilities map

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