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Who is My Own Edible Landscape For?
If you are an aspiring edible landscape designer or have a yard and are planning to grow (or have already started growing) food and want a plan to follow that will make the final result beautiful, super functional, highly productive, and a place where you want to spend all your time, then My Own Edible Landscape is for you.
The Homesteader
You have dreams of growing a huge portion of your own food, raising animals, and spending the majority of your time on your land.
The Aspiring Designer or Foodscaper
You've been longing for a career change, already have a foodscaping business, have studied permaculture and want to add another layer to those skills, or have been experimenting with gardening or design jobs on the side. Take your skills one step further and learn to design edible landscapes so that you can better assist your clients.
The First Time Homebuyer
You are so excited to finally have your own piece of land and want to do things right the first time.
The Family
You want a fun and creative family project that helps you connect with nature and gives back in more ways than you could ever imagine.
The Office Worker
You feel disconnected from the natural world after a week at your desk and need a weekend project that will get your hands dirty, soothe your soul, and nourish your body.
Enrollment is Open!
The landscape design you create with My Own Edible Landscape will be...
CUSTOMIZED FOR YOUR UNIQUE SPACE
The first steps are to measure and observe your space then get clear on your garden goals and dreams. Your design will be based on your unique space and wish-list.
SUPER FUNCTIONAL
With a functional design, you'll save tons of time maintaining your garden so that you have more time for fun and relaxation.
LOW MAINTENANCE
Designed well, a landscape with edible perennial plants can actually be low maintenance. (Consider this - how much time do you spend maintaining ornamental shrubs and trees? Not much, right? It’s about the same time commitment for edible shrubs and trees!)
COST EFFECTIVE
Design first to avoid costly and time consuming mistakes. Plus, save money on your grocery bill as soon as you start getting a harvest.
VISUALLY PLEASING
An edible garden doesn't have to be straight rows of plants. Instead, picture the most beautiful garden you've ever seen... and now plop that image in your yard but completely packed with edible plants. Dreamy, huh?
COMPLETELY YOURS
The design process you learn through this course will empower you to create the edible landscape of your dreams. You will have an absolutely unique garden that is productive, dynamic, organized, health-giving, head-turning, peaceful, and most of all completely yours - from the design you create on paper, to the reality of your beautiful new outdoor space.
What’s Inside the Course?
This self-paced online course guides you through creating your edible landscape design using 8 video-based modules, 5 bonuses, and tons of resources!
Measuring Your Site
Depending on the size of your space, whether or not it’s easily visible online, and what’s already existing, this module could either be quick and easy or it may take you a little bit of time. Either way, I’ll show you how to measure your space with online tools and by hand. Your design will be based off of your measurements in Module 1.
Creating Your Base Map
In this module, we turn all your measurements into a base map. You’ll add your property lines, house and any existing trees, shrubs, and structures. The final step is to make a few copies of your base map.
Observing Your Site
Module 3 is geared toward observations, gathering site data, getting to know your site, and figuring out what you want in your space. You’ll do some worksheets and a couple fun activities to get yourself ready to start drawing. This super important step examines the bigger picture and helps you get clear on your garden goals and dreams.
Permaculture Design Basics
Module 4 dips a toe into permaculture design. We’ll explore how you can organize your space so it’s super functional (using several permaculture techniques) and talk about topics like water, soil contouring, food forests, and more. In this module, I recommend completing the first four videos. If you’d like to dive deeper, there are several additional videos to choose from.
Bubble Diagrams
Put some of your ideas onto paper (finally)! We begin with a few design lessons and one fun activity. You’ll then define your open spaces using the “bubble diagram” technique and end by turning those bubbles into bed lines and defining your main pathways.
Concept Design
Module 6 takes your design one step further by adding existing trees plus placeholders for new trees, shrubs, vines, and secondary paths. I’ll also share some professional design secrets with you!!!
Choosing Plants
Now that you have tree, shrub, and vine placeholders in your design, you’re ready to choose plants. I’ll give you a tour of my personal master plant list, then you’ll be ready to choose plants and create your own plant list. We’ll also talk about adding perennials and vegetables to your design, so you can create a master plan.
Drawing Like a Designer
Module 8 will show you how to transform your pencil drawing into a professionally designed masterpiece. Once you’re finished with this module, you’ll have a gorgeous design that doubles as a piece of art. Print it, frame, it and hang it on your wall!
Enjoy 5 Incredible Bonuses!
VIRTUAL DESIGN CONSULTATION
Get expert design advice early in your design process so you are set up for success
$185 value
REVIEW OF YOUR DESIGN VIA EMAIL
Your design will be as amazing as possible while meeting your goals and maximizing resources already available at your location
$150 value
VEGETABLE GARDEN PLANNER WORKBOOK
Have fresh, homegrown veggies as long as possible during the growing season and a cellar stocked with your favorite produce during the winter months
$50 value
GARDEN INSTALLATION GUIDE
Reach your gardening goals more quickly by using smart garden installation methods with proven results, often with less work and expense up front
$50 value
RACHEL’S 2022 FOODSCAPER SUMMIT PRESENTATION
Get an overview of Rachel’s edible landscape design process and walk through two case studies of actual design projects. (Interested in learning more about The Foodscaper or attending the next summit? Find more info here.)
Bonus Total: $435 +
Anything Else?
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Equal access to the course - which also allows for your choice of learning style (listen or read along)
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Always know where you are in the course, stay organized with your course materials shopping list, and clearly define your timeline goals so you stay on track with your project
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Easily reference the slides and take notes without needing to revisit each video to find the info you’re looking for
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Have everything you need in one place and avoid all the time consuming work of sifting through articles, DIY tutorials. It’s already done for you!