As a certified Permaculture Designer, sustainability and resilience are at the heart of my ethics.
Garden Philosophy
You’re going to see that there are many little decisions, the nuances, that make your garden come together. That’s where I want to have a good understanding of you.
Regardless of the size of your outdoor space, we can make it as inviting as your inside living space. It’s common that a seemingly big problem in a landscape turns into the coolest aspect of my designs. I welcome limitations; they make us focus on what is really important to you. Design for all four seasons. Mimic nature. Slow water down. Inspire kids to go outside again. Compost intentionally, and create enduring, living landscapes that get better with age.
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Grow enough for you, and share with others. Create backups for systems. Start with live soil.
Plant for a changing climate. Test your soil. Be realistic about your desired input.
Organic. Low maintenance. Climate change conscientious. Maximum harvest. Efficient flow. Pollinators. Habitat. Live soil. Compost. These are a few of my favorite things.
Dare we say that I was gardening before gardening was cool? We’re talking 90’s gardening. But really, who cares about longevity without growth, adaptation and innovation?
So much has changed as we have all learned how our natural world effects us and those we love. It’s all connected. What we eat, where it comes from, what nourished it…
From being a plant buyer at a nationally recognized retail store in the early 2000’s to studying Permaculture under the renowned Bullock Brothers on Orcas Island and achieving certification as a Permaculture Designer from Compass Rose Farm, I’ve continually questioned why we do what we do and if it’s still relevant.
Having gardened in Florida, Georgia and Washington, I am familiar with clay, sand and rocky conditions. This diversity has proven beneficial in determining how to start a new garden in a changing environment. I specialize in medicinal plants, small space gardening, and outdoor rooms.
A few aspects which drive my work are
fun, comfort, preparedness and joy.
I’ve built brick patios, retaining walls, decks, pergolas, french drains, fences, cabinets and tables. While I won’t directly build your outdoor living space anymore, I can design, manage and consult with my trusted contractors to ensure your space is efficient, resilient and fun.
- Dee Pajak