Abundance by Design is a transformative garden design workshop that teaches participants how to plan, observe, and layout a productive food garden from scratch, whether for a home backyard, a school, or a community space. Rather than guessing what to plant where, this workshop teaches you to observe nature’s cues and apply foundational design principles, so your garden becomes a self sustaining system of abundance. Ideal for those ready to go beyond the basics, this session empowers participants with the knowledge to design a thriving garden that suits their space, climate, and goals.
Observation Before Action
• How to read the land, light, shadow, drainage, slopes, and existing life.
• Discover microclimates within your space.
• Assess soil type, moisture, and structure.
Design Principles for Abundance
• Creating zones and pathways for maximum flow.
• Layering plant types: deep-rooted vs shallow, climber’s vs groundcovers.
• Incorporating vertical space and companion planting.
Sun & Shade Mapping
• Understanding the sun’s path throughout the year.
• Choosing ideal plant placements for light, heat, and shelter.
Soil & Roots: The Underground Blueprint
• Matching root depths to maximize space and nutrient uptake
• Soil enrichment strategies (compost, mulch, worm tea, etc.).
Plant Selection by Climate Zone
• Learn how to choose climate-appropriate edibles
• Seasonal planting patterns for ongoing harvests.
Sketch & Plan Your Own Garden
• Begin designing your own food forest, edible yard, or kitchen garden
• Templates and grid layouts to take home
Option 1:
In-Person Garden Session. Held in a real backyard space, participants walk, observe, sketch, and design based on real examples. Includes hands-on elements and sample garden maps.
Option 2
Online Interactive Workshop (PowerPoint + Planning Workbook). Join from home with your own yard in mind. Includes digital planning sheets, sun mapping templates, and visual learning tools.
• Private homeowners looking to create an abundant backyard.
• Schools interested in developing educational gardens.
• Community groups or centres starting shared garden projects.
• Eco-conscious individuals moving from pots to full garden systems.
• Those who want a deeper relationship with food, land, and cycles.
• 2–2.5 hours with optional Q&A or sketching time.
• Printable workbook or take-home templates included.
To account for changing materials and needs, pricing is flexible:
• Flat fee available for private or online bookings
• Quote available for schools, councils, or custom settings
• Discounts available for not-for-profits and community-funded spaces
Designing with intention means more food, less waste, and a stronger connection to the land. This workshop teaches principles you can reuse again, so your garden grows smarter with every season.
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