Design for Place

Permaculture Property and Garden Design Western Colorado

Goals

Sketch out design concepts for the new garden area.
Design and give cost estimates for the irrigation system.
Sketch out concepts for the larger landscape.
Address some of the main concerns for water usage and weed control.
Get cost estimates for a greenhouse attached to the south side of the main garage.

Permaculture Property and Garden Design Western Colorado

Permaculture Farm Design, Paonia Colorado

The main objective of this project is to think through, design, organize and prioritize the daily operation and future development of a local 7 acre vegetable farm using permaculture design methods.

Main objectives include:

  1. Create an overall farm plan and map
  2. Update the vegetable farming methods
  3. Improve the windbreak / edible hedge
  4. Chicken zone design and perennials
  5. Generate income
  6. Choose and develop plans for perennial crops
  7. Develop a plan for implementing education on the farm including internships
  8. Choose and plan the vegetable crops
    1. Must be ready for spring planting
Permaculture Farm Design, Paonia Colorado

Grape Trellis in Edible Landscape

Project Brief: Design and install site specific edible and drought-proof landscaping for Western Colorado.

Features: Full property drip irrigation. Grape Trellis. Extensive mulching. Fruit and nut trees, berries and ornamental accents.

Grape Trellis in Edible Landscape

Forest Garden Western Colorado

Project brief: Design and implement a small permaculture forest garden.

Features: Edible native/drought tolerant hedge with companion understory. Hillside terraces for main crops. Mixed fruit and nut trees. Berries and extensive garden beds. In-ground and overhead irrigation system.

Forest Garden Western Colorado
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