SUSTAINABLE GARDENS
I am
a passionate designer, horticulturalist & gardener who has learnt nature is our
teacher. It cares for and nurtures us. It teaches us of the cycles of life and
working with the seasons. My passion & knowledge for creating gardens is based
on the wisdom that comes from sitting with, embracing and enhancing those
natural elements that bring peace into our home environment.
Creating
a garden that includes all the elements of earth, wind, water, fire, wood and
metal & is an opportunity to express who you are. These gardens
are an opportunity to create a productive garden that offers you organic
self-sufficiency, with non-dig raised garden beds, suitable for crop rotation
and companion planting techniques. This can be creatively carried out in a
family or community garden that feeds the gardeners on many levels. These
gardens offer us a way to connect with ourselves, the earth, Mother Nature and
other souls; it encourages individuals to communicate and share of themselves in
a positive and productive manner.
In today’s
climate, no matter what style, size or feel of garden you have or desire, there
is an urgent need for practicing environmentally conscious gardening
techniques. We can have our haven, whilst respecting the need to create gardens
that are water efficient and climate compatible. They offers us another
opportunity to make a difference by recycling gray water, mulching, recycling
garden refuge and working this organic matter back into the soil, we nurture our
part of the planet, in a meaningful way. Please visit my friend Julie's website for great organic gardening
information.
When we consciously implement these
practices and we share our experiences and results with others, we continue to
nurture others and our spirit. Using recycled materials to construct our sacred
spaces and the features in it, is not only a way to express our individual
creativity, it will also supports our limited resources.
