Land Stewardship Consulting

I work with homeowners, families, and institutions who care deeply about their land and want to practice land stewardship thoughtfully over time. My garden consultation services are rooted in historic landscape design, ecological systems, and the understanding that meaningful gardens and orchards unfold over years, not seasons.

All work begins with a garden consultation — a focused, paid consultation where we discuss your property, its history, your goals, and the realities of the site. This process is essential for effective historic landscape design and land stewardship. In winter and early spring, these conversations take place via Zoom or in person. Once the land is visible, we continue work on site. This seasonal rhythm allows thoughtful planning to happen before the growing season begins.

Following our initial conversation, work typically takes one or more of the following forms: 

- Site-based consultations and garden walks, focusing on effective garden consultation

- Written vision plans and long-range planting guidance tailored to historic landscape design

- Design and planning support for gardens, orchards, and landscapes, emphasizing land stewardship

- Ongoing stewardship and seasonal advising to ensure the health of your landscape

Together, we decide what level of engagement best serves the land and your goals.

Thinking in Years, Not Seasons

My work in garden consultation is guided by a longer view. New plantings take time to establish, and meaningful landscapes, especially those rooted in historic landscape design, evolve over years. Decisions made early—placement, structure, plant selection—shape how a garden matures, functions, and endures, all while emphasizing the importance of land stewardship.

If you’re considering working together, the first step is to schedule a garden consultation. From there, we can determine the appropriate scope for your project and the next steps for implementing historic landscape design and land stewardship. 

I currently work with clients throughout the Upper Valley, Northern New England, and Central Virginia.