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MEDICINAL GARDEN SANCTUARY

Medicinal garden installed with beautiful stone archway and seat walls, boulder water feature and rain garden.

Stone archway in a garden, surrounded by trees and greenery, with a wooden fence in the background.

A landscaped backyard garden with a large central rock surrounded by smaller rocks and pebbles, four sections of green grass bordered by stones, and a wooden fence with trees in the background.

Comparison photos showing a yard before and after landscaping. The 'before' image has a dirt ground with a large rock, a Buddha statue, and a few benches. The 'after' image features a landscaped yard with a stone archway, greenery, and a gravel pathway.

Comparison of a yard before and after landscaping; the 'before' image shows a bare dirt yard with sparse trees, and the 'after' image features a well-designed backyard with a stone retaining wall, gravel area, decorative plants, and a wooden privacy fence.

Stone archway in a garden with trees and plants, and a stone Buddha head in the foreground.

A landscaped garden with rocks, plants, and a wooden fence in the background. There is a handwritten overlay pointing towards the background labeled 'Main Garden'.

FOOD FOREST HABITAT

Food forest garden complete with stone water feature, rain garden, rainwater collection irrigation system, grey water system, galvanaized beds, and permeable pathways - all part of a fire rebuild in 2017.

Close-up of a stone bird bath with water and a small frog, surrounded by colorful flowers in a garden.

Comparison of a backyard before and after landscaping and gardening, showing overgrown grass and weeds in the 'before' section and a lush, colorful garden in the 'after' section.

A garden scene with a stone pillar in the foreground, colorful flowers including pink and yellow, a tree with green foliage-covered branches, and a wooden arbor with a water feature in the background. An annotation indicating the stone pillar as a water feature.

Colorful garden with yellow, blue, and white native wildflower plantings, with annotations highlighting the native wildflower plantings.

Garden scene with colorful flowers and a rainwater harvesting tank. Text indicates it is a water harvesting tank in a rain garden.

WOODLAND GARDEN PATIO

Outdoor deck space with flagstone patio, stone retaining wall, native slope planting and firepit feature.

A backyard patio with natural stone steps leading down to an outdoor seating area with a fire pit, patio table, chairs, and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and greenery.

A backyard patio with a stone foundation, black metal fence, outdoor dining table with chairs, large white patio umbrella, and lush green trees and plants in the background.

Stone retaining wall with stacked stones and concrete caps, integrated with outdoor steps, illuminated by small lights, surrounded by greenery, and a wooded background.

Outdoor patio with a fire pit in the foreground, surrounded by chairs and a table with an umbrella, in a wooded area with string lights.

Outdoor patio area next to a dark gray house with a fire pit, table, and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants, with trees and string lights in the background.

WATER HARVESTING RETREAT

A Tudor-style house with a stone staircase leading up to the front door surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

Small stream flowing among rocks and lush green plants in a shaded forest area.

A backyard patio with a stone fire pit and four stone chairs surrounded by trees and bushes under a clear blue sky.

A large tree with a thick trunk and branches in a landscaped garden with stone pathways, shrubs, and a water fountain under a clear blue sky.

Stone steps leading up a garden with ornamental grasses and trees, surrounded by a stone retaining wall, under a bright blue sky.

A landscaped garden with a gravel path, stone border, lush bushes, trees, and purple flowers under sunlight.

A small garden fountain that looks like a large flower, surrounded by green plants and yellow flowers, with stone statues and a rock wall in the background.

MEADOW OASIS

Removal of lawn to be replaced by mowable meadow - complete with waterfall pond feature, galvanized beds, and custom fence with decorative panels.

Purple and pink flowering plants with green grass-like leaves in a garden bed with a garden rake and Mexican marigold plants nearby.

A small garden waterfall with rocks and plants, featuring a watering feature for sound and habitat.

Stone steps with a wooden railing, surrounded by green plants and trees. An annotation indicates 'Natural stone steps' with an arrow pointing to the stone steps.

A lush green garden with various trees and native plants, including orange flowers in the foreground, and a handwritten annotation pointing to the meadow edge with fruit trees and native plants.

Comparison of a garden before and after landscaping; the before section shows sparse, dry soil with few plants, while the after section features lush greenery, colorful flowers, and well-maintained plants.

Comparison photo showing a backyard before and after cleanup. The "Before" image depicts a cluttered, overgrown yard with a torn-down fence, while the "After" image shows a well-maintained yard with a new wooden fence, green foliage, and a tidy appearance.

Close-up of a wooden fence with decorative metal panel inserts in a natural outdoor setting.

URBANITE CONCRETE - PERMEABLE PATIO

Removal of existing concrete patio and recycling into a new urbanite, permeable, patio space.

Outdoor patio scene with wooden chairs, a table covered with a floral tablecloth, and concrete and pebble flooring. An arrow points to the concrete surface, labeled 'urbanite concrete recycled from previous patio'.

Side-by-side comparison of a front yard before and after landscaping. The 'before' side shows dirt, a garden hose, and an unpaved area, while the 'after' side features a paved stone walkway, a white wall, and potted plants.

Backyard garden with potted flowers, raised beds, and a fenced perimeter, annotated to highlight planted rain garden, greywater mulch, and basins.

SUBURBAN OASIS

Staycation anyone? This home exemplifies how enhancing a few elements in your landscape can serve as an extension of your overall living space – one you may never want to leave. It all starts with water catchment via downspouts to rain tanks, rain gardens, and a laundry to landscape greywater system.

All these water-saving elements bring more water to a multi-colored pallet of native and pollinator friendly flowers, trees, and shrubs. A rain garden keeps moisture in the ground longer, helping temperatures stay cooler during the hot summer months. An irrigated food forest thrives just steps away from the back door and patio.

A backyard garden with a small gate leading to a lush lawn area. The garden has potted plants, a large flowering tree, and outdoor furniture in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

A backyard garden with a gravel pathway, blooming pink flowers in the foreground, a grassy area to the left, a wooden garden shed, and a patio area with outdoor furniture and a white umbrella, surrounded by trees and greenery.

DROUGHT TOLERANT HABITAT

This productive landscape provides a variety of relaxing shady hang-out spots, while discreetly recharging groundwater with a series of swales and rain gardens. Complete with on-site composting and drought-tolerant, native plantings.

A small garden bed with a metal paneling border, surrounded by green bushes and trees, with gardening tools inside.

A winding stone pathway through a garden with various green and red bushes, rocks, and small plants.

Garden with a black wooden fence, lavender plants, and flowering bushes near a house with trees in the background.

Concrete tiered landscaping with green plants, trees, red umbrellas, and a large tree against a clear blue sky.

A sunny outdoor garden with plants and trellises, enclosed by wire fencing and a concrete base, featuring a potted plant in the foreground and a greenhouse in the background.

A garden with colorful potted plants on a sunny day, featuring green, purple, and yellow foliage, a small wooden bridge, rocks, and trees in the background.

A backyard garden with a fenced-in vegetable and flower growing area, a small greenhouse, and surrounding trees and bushes under a clear blue sky.

HABITAT GARDEN

This smaller, one-quarter-acre restoration shows how converting a traditional backyard to an environment providing sustenance to both people and wildlife—just by adding a few elements—can transform the landscape in a big way.

A rain garden and fountain, raised bed gardens, pollinator-friendly plants, shaded gravel paths, seating areas edged with cobble, and an ongoing maintenance plan, all provide the kind of food, water and shelter that is beneficial for both the people and wildlife living in it.

A garden with flowering plants, a stone pathway, small outdoor lights, a wooden fence, and a blue sky.

A backyard garden with a stone pathway, flowering bushes, a wooden fence, decorative garden sculptures, and solar-powered pathway lights.

Front view of a modern house with a small porch, garden, and steps leading to the door.

A garden bed with pink and peach flowers, green foliage, and a stone and wooden fence in the background.

A lush backyard garden with a stone pathway, surrounded by green bushes, trees, and decorative elements, including a heart-shaped rock arrangement and garden lights.

Colorful garden with various green plants, purple, pink, and purple flowers, stones, and a tree trunk in the background.

Front view of a house with a porch, surrounded by colorful flowers, plants, and a bright blue sky.

PETALUMA STONEWORK

Green leafy plant growing in a stone planter, with stone walls and a rustic outdoor garden background.

Close-up of a flowering plant with green leaves and small pink buds in a natural outdoor setting with trees and sky in the background.

Stone garden border wall with green foliage and plants in the background.

Raised garden beds made of stone with various plants and flowers growing in them, set against a backdrop of distant hills and a partly cloudy sky.

Raised garden beds made of stacked stone with various green plants growing in a rural area. Sparse grass and hills in the background, with a fence and vehicles visible in the distance.

PERMACULTURE SKILLS CENTER

The site was a largely blank canvas of fertile but neglected farmland which has been under restoration and cultivation since it was purchased in winter 2012. Since then, we installed over 2,000 feet of stormwater harvesting earthworks, four habitat ponds with constructed wetlands, and two acres of rotational grazing pasture lined with on contour hedgerows.

We planted over 250 heirloom fruit and nut trees with hundreds of medicinal, soil building, insect-attracting and edible plants as an understory. The site also features one acre of vegetables, strawberries, and cut flowers.

A man wearing a hat and gloves shows him kneeling under a leafy tree, harvesting or examining fruit, with a grassy, slightly dry background and some logs and debris in the distance.

Inside a greenhouse with trays of young green plants on wooden tables, sunlight streaming through the glass roof.

A group of four sheep, including one with a white face and two with dark faces, standing on dry grass in an outdoor field.

A vibrant vegetable garden with rows of leafy greens, sunflowers, and a greenhouse under a clear blue sky.

A garden pathway lined with plants and shrubs, with a picnic table and umbrella in the background, and pathway lights along the sides.

A farm field with sunflower plants on the left and solar panels on the right, under a clear blue sky with trees in the background.

OHLSEN HOMESTEAD

Featuring over 100 fruit and nut crops, hundreds of diverse medicinal and soil building plant communities and a robust vegetable garden, this homestead provides a significant amount of food, joy, and beauty for the Ohlsen family.

Hundreds of thousands of gallons of stormwater are being caught and directed to replenish aquifers, maintain a swimming pond, and drought proof the property.

Complete with graywater reuse, rainwater storage, vermiculture systems, and an elaborate water-harvesting system using large logs and stumps as retaining walls, this homestead garden has evolved into a sought-after learning environment in the permaculture community.

A lush garden with a blooming apple tree, surrounded by various plants and flowers, under a sunny sky.

A garden with tall corn plants and other leafy vegetables under a clear blue sky.

Close-up of date fruits hanging from a tree branch in a lush garden or orchard with green leaves, trees, and a clear blue sky in the background.

A small pond surrounded by grass and rocks with trees and shrubs in the background.

FLAGSTONE FIREPIT VEGGIE GARDEN

Installation of raised vegetable beds, flagstone patio and firepit gathering space - surrounded by grape vine trellis and other edible perennial plants.

A wooden raised vegetable bed on a paved outdoor surface with green leafy plants growing inside, and a handwritten note indicating "RAISED VEGETABLE BEDS." There are additional plantings and flowers visible around the garden bed.

A backyard patio with a circular stone fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs with striped blue and white cushions. Behind the patio, a wooden fence with wire trellis features a plant labeled 'Arbor with grapevine trellis.' There are green plants and bushes around the patio.

A backyard patio with a stone fire pit and three white Adirondack chairs with blue-striped pillows. There is a small table near the fire pit and a red flowering plant in the foreground. The background features a wooden fence and green foliage.

Backyard garden with landscaped pathway, flower bed with green plants and purple blooming flowers, raised garden bed with leafy greens, and a wooden trellis structure in the background.

MEADOW MANOR

A white two-story house with a porch and railing, surrounded by a garden with purple flowers, green bushes, and ornamental grasses under a clear blue sky.

A gravel pathway winding through a landscaped yard with shrubs and lavender flowers, beside a wooden house with two small windows, under a clear blue sky.

A rural house with a metal roof, wooden exterior, four skylights, surrounded by green grass, trees, and plants on a sunny day.

A backyard garden with purple flowering plants, green ground cover, and a wooden house with a porch, surrounded by a wooden fence under a clear blue sky.

A modern house with a wooden exterior and a large porch area overlooking a grassy yard, with trees and a fence in the background.

View from a porch with two Adirondack chairs overlooking a grassy yard with trees, bushes, and a white house in the distance.

View of a wooden house with large glass sliding doors, a garden with purple and green plants, and a small outdoor seating area with a table and two chairs on a sunny day.

Wildflowers growing in a grassy meadow with a blurred background of grass and plants.

A rural scene with purple lavender flowers in the foreground, a gravel path, green trees, and a wooden house with a metal roof under a clear blue sky.

A gravel driveway leading to a large white house on the right and a smaller wooden house on the left, with trees and shrubs along the sides and a clear blue sky overhead.

A landscaped yard with purple lavender plants, gravel pathway, grassy areas, two modern wooden buildings, a tree with a swing hanging from one branch, and clear blue sky.

View of a garden with green leafy plants in wooden raised garden beds on the left and white flowering bushes on the right, under a clear blue sky.

A garden with flowering plants, trees, a gravel pathway, and a wooden house with a metal roof in the background under a clear blue sky.

A gravel driveway leading to a wooden gate in a rural farm setting with trees and bushes surrounding the area.

A garden with white flowering plants growing under a wire arch trellis, enclosed by a black plastic fence on a sunny day.

A garden bed with various flowering plants, including purple and white flowers, surrounded by wood mulch and protected by a metal arched trellis against a clear blue sky.

White house with a porch, surrounded by a garden with flowers, trees, and a gravel pathway under a clear blue sky.

A peaceful park scene with a variety of green trees, bushes, and flowering plants along a dirt pathway, under a bright blue sky.

HONEY OAKS FARM

A man with a hat and glasses sitting by a pond surrounded by lush green plants and trees on a sunny day.

raised garden bed made of stacked logs filled with various green plants, with trees and shrubs in the background under a clear blue sky.

A wooden house surrounded by a garden with tall sunflowers and various colorful flowers, set against a backdrop of tall trees and a clear blue sky.

A wooden house surrounded by a garden with sunflowers and various plants on a sunny day with a clear blue sky.

STREAM RESTORATION

Several black and brown cows grazing on a green grassy hillside under a white sky.

A dense, natural wetland area with tall grasses, shrubs, and wildflowers in the foreground, and a grassy hill with sparse purple flowers and trees in the background under a clear blue sky.

A white flower with a yellow center in the foreground on a grassy hillside under a blue sky, with trees in the background.

Young saplings rooted along a weathered wooden log with grass and more greenery in a grassy field.

A grassy hillside landscape with green vegetation and a small green pond or marsh area at the base.

A lush, green garden with various shrubs and plants, with taller trees and a field in the background under a clear blue sky.

Field of purple and white wildflowers with green grass and trees in the background.

A backyard with a circular stone fire pit surrounded by grass, with a fence and a black cow in the distance, and trees on a foggy day.

Close-up of desert-style plants and rocks in the foreground, with a modern wooden house with windows and a door in the background.

A garden with pink and white flowers on the right side, a small orange bush in the middle, and green bushes and trees in the background, with a foggy sky.

A garden with orange flowers in the foreground, a large rock, green shrubs, and a building with wooden siding and windows in the background.

Various wildflowers and plants growing in a natural outdoor setting with sunlight.

Close-up of orange and pink wildflowers in a grassy field.

Close-up of a lavender flower spike with purple blossoms and a bee collecting nectar.

A hummingbird with green and gray feathers feeds on purple flowers in a grassy field.

SPYGLASS RETREAT

A garden with a stone pathway surrounded by colorful flowers and greenery, trees in the background, and outdoor lighting fixtures.

A backyard patio scene with two gray lounge chairs, a small dark pillow on one, and a decorative stone water fountain in front, surrounded by rocks, plants, and trees.

Close-up of a bee pollinating a purple lavender flower with a blurred background.

Modern treehouse with a curved exterior, large balcony, and black support beams, surrounded by lush greenery and a small adjacent sauna structure with lounge chairs.

A scenic outdoor garden with a stone pathway, a water fountain, greenery, and rolling hills in the background.

A tiered outdoor water fountain surrounded by pink and green flowering plants, with a wooden bench and large trees in the background during sunset.

A stone pathway in a lush garden surrounded by colorful flowers and green foliage, with tall trees in the background and sunlight filtering through.

Close-up of a large satellite dish with a scenic rural landscape in the background during sunset.

A modern outdoor scene with two gray lounge chairs and black pillows on a patio in front of a wooden round-shaped sauna amid lush green trees and purple flowering plants.

A garden pathway leading to a tiny treehouse raised on stilts, surrounded by lush trees and blooming red flowers.

A garden with vibrant orange and red flowers, purple flowers on tall stems, ornamental grasses, a wooden fence in the background, and a sky with some trees and a utility pole.

Serene backyard garden with stone pathway, purple flowering plants, wooden structures, lush green trees, hills in distance, and outdoor seating.

A lush garden with various green plants and trees, with a dirt path winding through it and sunlight filtering through the foliage.

A small wooden cabin with a rounded shape and a metal shingle roof, surrounded by a garden with purple flowers, a wooden water bucket, and a lounge chair.

A lush garden with two modern outdoor structures, one cylindrical and one barrel-shaped, surrounded by greenery and purple flowering plants, with a view of rolling hills in the background.

View of a backyard garden with a modern water fountain, lounge chair, and lush plants, overlooking a scenic landscape with rolling hills and trees during sunset.

A garden with purple flowers, tall grass, and trees in the background during daytime.

A modern, round wooden tiny house elevated on stilts amidst lush greenery, with a staircase leading to a balcony and outdoor seating.

Two gray lounge chairs and a small round wooden side table on a stone patio surrounded by purple flowers, with a scenic green landscape in the background.

Outdoor scene with a telescope mounted on a wooden stand in the foreground, lush green trees and a pathway in the background.

A garden with stone pathways, purple blooming ground cover, green bushes, and trees, with lawn chairs and landscape lights along the path.

A backyard garden scene featuring a tiered stone fountain, two lounge chairs with pillows facing a lush green backdrop of tall trees, a pathway with flowering plants, and garden lights, all illuminated by sunlight.

Sunset over a lush garden with pink and purple flowers, large rocks, and trees in the background.

Stone pathway with steps in a landscaped garden with purple flowering plants, green shrubs, trees, and small landscape lights.

SCULPTURE GARDEN

A colorful mosaic mural with swirling blue and purple patterns, decorated with circular designs and accents, situated above a small pond with rocks and plants around it.

A colorful mosaic sculpture standing next to purple irises in a garden with flowering trees and a clear blue sky.

A colorful garden with orange poppies and purple flowers, with a tall art sculpture in the background, surrounded by green trees and a blue sky.

A cozy outdoor patio with a white cushioned lounge chair, a striped tabby cat lying on it, colorful mosaic table, outdoor seating, potted plants, a water feature with a mosaic backdrop, and string lights hanging under a wooden pergola, set in a garden with trees and foliage.

A vibrant garden with a stone pathway, green shrubs, flowering plants, and trees under a clear blue sky.

A vibrant garden pathway lined with orange flowers, leading to a small shed against a backdrop of trees under a bright blue sky.

Colorful metal garden sculpture with spiral designs among green plants, large trees in the background, clear blue sky.

A tabby cat with a bell collar sitting outdoors in front of a mosaic art piece, with potted plants and rocks nearby.

Colorful hanging garden art with metal circles and a painted sphere in a lush garden with trees and plants.

Garden with flower beds, trees, and a house in the background, with a sunny sky.

A garden scene with purple flowers in the foreground, green foliage, and a twisted tree branch overhead under a bright blue sky.

A tabby cat with a collar on a wooden bench in a garden, framed by a metal garden arch.

A lush garden with yellow and orange poppies, pink flowering shrub, and green trees behind a wire fence with a peace sign ornament. In the background, there are rolling green hills and a blue sky.

NATURAL POOL GARDEN

Colorful garden with pink, yellow, and purple flowers, gravel pathway, and farm buildings with cloudy sky in the background.

A peaceful garden scene with a small pond surrounded by lush green plants and colorful flowers.

A garden with artichoke plants in the foreground, colorful flowers, and a wooden house with a metal roof in the background under a cloudy sky.

Close-up of white flowers near the edge of a clear pond with rocks and green plants, with a bridge and trees in the background.

Close-up of a dry stone wall made of irregular brown and gray rocks, with some green moss growing on some rocks along the top edge, and grass plants visible behind the wall.

A garden pathway surrounded by lush bushes and flowering plants next to a wooden house with a mountain view in the background.

Bright pink and red flowers growing in a garden along a concrete walkway, with trees and parked cars in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

A charming wooden house surrounded by a lush garden with various colorful plants and flowers, a gravel pathway leading to the front door.

White and pink flowers growing near a pond with tall green grass in the background.

Colorful garden with purple flowers in the foreground, a pond with rocks, and a small wooden structure in the background surrounded by trees and flowering plants.

A backyard pond with lily pads, rocks, and aquatic plants, surrounded by colorful flowers and trees, with a small garden shed in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Close-up of a green flower bud with purple petals in the background and dew drops on a thin strand of grass.

A wooden house on a hill with a garden full of blooming flowers and a metal sign that says 'BEACH' in front.

COTTAGE GARDEN SANCTUARY

A garden with various plants and flowers, a stone pathway, a central fountain, and outdoor seating including a black chair and small table in the background.

Garden with a water fountain, lush plants, colorful flowers, a brick pathway, and a swimming pool in the background.

A winding brick garden path surrounded by lush green plants and pink flowers, leading to a wooden arbor with a lattice roof and a garden bench underneath.

Three large white planters with green leafy plants and orange flowers outside next to a house with light gray siding.

A garden pathway made of red bricks, surrounded by lush green plants, bushes with white flowers, and some garden lights along the side.

A garden with various plants and flowers surrounding a stone fountain, with a wooden fence and trees in the background.

A garden pathway made of red bricks, bordered by lush green plants, with a small lemon hanging from a tree on the left. There are garden lights along the path and a decorative bench in the background among large bushes and a wooden fence.

A garden pathway surrounded by lush green plants, surrounded by flowering bushes with pink and white blossoms, and a lemon hanging from a branch in the foreground.

A garden scene with pink and purple flowers, a wooden garden arch covered with greenery and climbing plants, and a variety of trees in the background.

A winding brick pathway through a lush, colorful garden with various flowering plants and greenery.

A lush garden with flowering plants, a stone fountain, and outdoor seating area, enclosed by a wooden fence and trellises.

Close-up of a tiered stone water fountain in a garden with lush green trees, flowering plants, a wooden pergola, and brick pathway.

A garden scene with a plum tree bearing green, unripe plums and a stone pathway surrounded by various green plants.

A garden scene with metal planters containing plants supported by wire cages, surrounded by colorful flowers and a gravel pathway, with trees and shrubs in the background.

A garden scene with various green plants, some with long, thin leaves and others with small spiky leaves, surrounded by rocks and pebbles, with a background of leafy bushes and a wooden fence.

MEDITATIVE FOOD FOREST

A landscaped backyard with a blue house wall, white-trimmed windows, a curved orange bench, decorative stepping stones, a Japanese lantern, and lush green plants.

A variety of lush green and purple plants and bushes on a rocky garden slope with a wooden fence in the background.

A small garden with a stone water fountain, rocks, green bushes, and a small Buddha statue in the background.

A sunny view of a backyard with trees, bushes, and a mountain landscape in the distance.

A small orange wooden bridge over a garden path with rocks, plants, and a stone lantern on the side, leading towards lush green trees and plants in a landscaped garden.

Close-up of a yellow flower with a small insect on its petals.

Two ripe strawberries hanging from a plant with green leaves, growing along a wooden surface.

A garden path with wooden planks bordered by lush green leafy plants and sunlight filtering through the foliage.

A garden pathway with yellow flowers on the left and greenery on the right, steps leading uphill in the background, and sun shining through trees.

A backyard garden with stairs made of wooden logs, colorful flowers, a yellow garden chair, and surrounding greenery under a clear sky.

A garden with various green plants and purple flowers in the foreground, a small gray shed or building with a window and a sloped roof in the background, surrounded by trees, with sunlight shining through.

A Japanese-style garden with a stone lantern, stepping stones, and various plants and shrubs.

A small Japanese-style garden with a red wooden bridge, stone pathway, and a stone lantern, surrounded by various plants and shrubs, with a wooden fence in the background.

A landscaped garden with various trees, shrubs, rocks, and a stone staircase. A blue building with a hummingbird decoration is visible on the left side. The scene is shaded with sunlight filtering through the trees.

Lush green garden with various bushes and trees, some with pink blossoms, under bright sunlight.

A small outdoor patio area with a stone bench, a potted lemon tree with yellow fruits, surrounded by various green plants and trees, with a house and city view in the background.

A garden with large rocks, small flowering plants, shrubs, and a blue fence with a brown gate.

A garden with various plants, including a large green fern and tall dark red leaves, with a blue pot with yellow succulent plants on a wooden deck in the background.

Outdoor patio with wicker sofa with white cushions and orange pillows, black chairs, a small side table with a potted plant, and a decorative dragonfly wall art on a blue wooden wall, sunny day.

A landscaped front yard with stone pathway, ornamental grasses, shrubbery, and trees under a clear blue sky.

View of a rooftop deck with potted plants, chairs, and a small table, overlooking a lush landscape, water, and hills under a clear blue sky.

Testimonials

"We are absolutely delighted with the work that Permaculture has done with our Landscape project. Everything has been done with such knowledge, thought, and care. From the original consultation and collaborative planning (and "value engineering") through to completion! The staff are all great and do wonderful meticulous work - going the extra mile. We have appreciated all of Michael's enthusiasm, knowledge and great communication and Rene is an absolute Gem on all levels.”

— ROBERTA, BODEGA, CA
"It’s with genuine appreciation that I recommend Permaculture Artisans, a company I’ve had the pleasure of working with for many years on both new landscape projects and ongoing maintenance at my property in Sonoma County. From the beginning, the team at Permaculture Artisans has felt like an extension of my own family. They bring not only deep ecological knowledge and technical skill, but also a thoughtful, caring approach that makes every interaction a pleasure. Whether it’s designing new plantings, tuning irrigation systems, or fine-tuning existing elements of the landscape, they approach each visit with professionalism, creativity, and heart. They don’t just maintain landscapes—they nurture living systems and lasting relationships."

DANIEL M., SEBASTOPOL, CA
“If you are looking for a permaculture team with great customer service, talent, and efficiency, [Permaculture Artisans] is your stop. I am very pleased with my new rainwater catchment system, downspout redirection, swales for slow water draining from my hill, and general advice. Smart folks.”

— RITA P., SEBASTOPOL, CA
"We just wanted to let you know how pleased we are to be working with both Julian & Todd. It's been a while now that Permaculture has been working in our yard and we look forward to their every-other-week visits. We don't think of them as maintenance guys but more like our "garden gurus." They are both fonts of knowledge and beyond caring for the yard, they care for us; educating us and continually coming up with new ideas for plants or infrastructure that will make [our property] function better as a food forest.. We really stepped off the deep end when we rebuilt after the fire and decided to have a food forest. We doubt we could have done it without the guidance and support from Permaculture Artisans and now, specifically from Julian & Todd. "

— ALISON & RICHARD, SANTA ROSA, CA
“We have had only great experiences with everyone at Permaculture Artisans. We have used them since last summer for bi-monthly upkeep of our 1/3 acre yard—which has a wide variety of shrubs, fruit trees, flowers, and a small lawn that needs more care than we can provide. We also recently used them to redesign and replant all of the plantings in our front yard—with great results—done on time, at a reasonable cost. We can recommend them highly without reservation.”

— DOUG F., CA
"I interviewed three local landscaping firms and was immediately impressed with how well the folks from Permaculture listened and understood what I wanted to do. My front yard is small, and my back yard is tiny. However, Permaculture Artisans gave my job the same professional and thorough attention I imagine they give folks with acres of grounds. The entire crew was fully engaged, and the guys doing the work made a few suggestions which turned out better than my initial design...I have now contracted with Permaculture Artisans for quarterly maintenance so they can fine-tune and service the irrigation system, address issues they discover, and make suggestions to help me keep the plantings alive. I am more than happy with the results, and I would recommend Permaculture Artisans to anyone with any sized landscaping project."

—DOUG Y., SEBASTOPOL, CA
"We are so fortunate to have been working with Permaculture Artisans for almost 2 years now. They have been there every step of the way to help us transform 5 acres of fallow land/invasive shrubs into a beautiful working permaculture farm. Everyone on the team is passionate about what they do and it absolutely shows in their work. We look forward to our continued relationship with them! "

—SARA C.
"[At Permaculture Artisans] I found a one-stop shopping experience for design, landscape, hardscape, and electrical work to install a fountain. The design of my garden surpassed my expectations. The quality of workmanship was superb. [Project manager] Michael was always responsive to my questions or concerns. Rene, the supervisor kept a good eye on the ongoing work. Nik, Client Relations Manager, also was super responsive and thoughtfully addressed my questions or concerns. Permaculture Artisans employees are passionate about their work. Another cool aspect about them is they provide maintenance of your landscape if you need some help afterwards. Without hesitation, I recommend you give Permaculture Artisans the opportunity to create the landscape of your dreams."

—G.N., Rohnert Park, CA
“Thank you so much for the most wonderful work on the garden. We enjoy it enormously! Pure pleasure to walk around the front and the back yards and see it all well-pruned and well taken care of. Thanks again. “

- PATTY, SANTA ROSA
"I encourage anyone needing ecologically minded landscape installation to hire Permaculture Artisans! We worked with their wonderful designer to help us create a great design for a very complex rural water system connecting springs, wells, and storage tanks for two parallel water systems—potable and irrigation. Their installation crew was on time, pleasant to have around, and very responsive to our needs…. They were always most interested in how to make the project what we needed it to be. Their estimates were fair and they did not go over budget. There were no surprises in the cost, which was very important since we were on a budget. This is a very ethical and principled group of people from the laborers to the site supervisor to the general manager."

—WILLOW S., FORESTVILLE, CA
“The paver project that Taylor designed made a big initial impact of transforming the outside of our home, especially making each entryway accessible for me. Gardening has always been a passion of mine and we have spent so much money on the inside and outside of our home that the Permaculture Artisan proposal was, at present, beyond our reach. Thus, I have taken on the role of planning and implementing the landscaping. Also, given my physical limitations, being involved in a project such as this is very good for my psyche. Should we hear of someone looking for the services you provide we would strongly recommend Permaculture Artisans. When our outside planting is complete, we would welcome a visit by you (Nik) and/or Taylor to observe the finished outdoor project. With much appreciation for you both for inspiring us....”

— MICHAEL C., SANTA ROSA