About Consultations
Do you have a new property? Have an idea of what you would like to create with your property, but do not have the clear vision or skills to move forward with confidence. ?
Ready to invest in your dreams? I can share with you my insights on how to retrofit your site to become the ecological homestead you envision and realistic steps to get there.
Want to be more self reliant? I can help you make a plan to produce enough food to feed yourself for most of the year or just get started with a small garden area.
Are you a home buyer who needs help selecting the right property? As a resident of the Rogue Valley for 30 years, i offer an intimate knowledge of the area. I understand the climate, the community and the resources here. Take me with you during your property showing.
During a consultation I will visit your property, We can discuss together possibilities that fit who you are and what is appropriate for your site. I offer you my tool kit of practical permaculture and my wisdom gathered from decades of working intimately with the land, I will offer what comes to mind.and offer whatever I can to help you.
It is my intention to help you become more connected to the landscape and give you information to become more confident to move forward with your future projects.
FAQ:
- What this possible on my property?
- Are my ideas realistic?
- Where do I start?
- What order should I do things?
- What can i do for a privacy screen?
- Where should I plant the fruit trees?
- What is a weed and what plants should stay?
- How do I make my landscape easier to take care of?
- What is wrong with my irrigation system?
Elements that might be considered for your site:
- How to move towards a more self sufficient lifestyle
- How to be nourished by a year round fruit and vegetable garden
- How to retrofit your property to be more productive and efficient
- How an attractive landscape can also be edible and medicinal
- How to restore fertility and build soil health
- Learn the components of a drought-proof landscape
- Determine the best method of irrigation for your specific situation
- Create Pollinator Gardens and Habitat for beneficial creatures
- How to manage rainwater – address drainage and water harvesting
- Learn basic saving seeds from your own garden
- How to pace oneself – not overdo it
What is the difference between a Site Consultation and Property Assessment Package?
The Site Consultation service is based on an hourly rate. 1 hour session or a 2 hour session.
The Property Assessment is a Package , which includes a questionnaire and a custom base map for a more comprehensive consultation.
Both Consultation and Property Assessment Include
- On-site Walk and talk – Q and A
- Observation of your property using permaculture principles
- Listen to your Vision – Offer my Insights
- May include design sketches (not to scale)
Property Assessment Package Includes More:
Base Map – I will draw simple Google map overlay that is not to scale. This gives us a proportional, birds-eye view of your home and the land around it. This map can be enlarged or reduced and copied to facilitate design sketches.
Questionnaire – Before our visit I will ask you to fill out a design questionnaire, which I will review before our meeting. This will help refine your goals and start the process of clarifying your landscape vision before i arrive. This is especially helpful for couples to complete together before we meet.
On-site 2 hr Consultation – During the visit we will walk and talk together, gathering an evaluation of your property using permaculture principles and strategies. I will help you articulate your vision, determine the short term projects and the long term goals.
We will explore what is possible given the energy and resources available and always taking into consideration what the land emulates.
I invite you to create a list of questions for our meeting. You may also record or video the meeting, so you can get the most from it.
Garden Consultations are now available virtually!
We offer garden consultations via skype or facetime.
Walk me around your garden with your phone and show me in real time the areas you need help with.
We can go over any project planning, planting advice, problem garden areas, or whatever garden issues need attention. Schedule your 30 min or 60 min call.
