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Consulting Focus

Site Analysis & Infrastructure

  • Perform zone and sector analysis to identify sun, water, wind, site use patterns, and other site-specific details.

  • Read the microclimates of your site to optimize planting locations.

  • Learn about drainage and water harvesting opportunities.

  • Analyze irrigation systems and design for efficient water use.

  • Discover the pros and cons of a range of landscaping materials.

  • Get a realistic view of the risks to your property from wildfire and extreme weather.

  • Inventory your tools and get recommendations on how to use your tools and other tools needed.

Ecological Gardening & Landscaping

  • Learn how to improve soil through compost and other soil amendments, fertilizer, and mulch options.

  • Interpret soil test results and recommendations as well as USDA soil maps.

  • Get drought tolerant plant recommendations.

  • Identify the plants on your property and how to care for them.

  • Improve the habitat of your site with Pacific Northwest native plants and other herbs and flowers that attract pollinators and wildlife.

  • Choose the right plant(s) for the right (locations).

  • Choose pest and disease resistant plant varieties.

  • Learn the proper care (sun, soil, water, and pruning) for all types of plants including: trees, shrubs, flowers, vegetables, and herbs.

  • Get practical advice about lawn care and ecolowans.

  • Assess the health of your trees and get recommendations for care and referrals for trustworthy arborists/tree care professionals.

  • Set yourself up for success growing your own fruits, vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers.

  • Get sound advice about the viability and practicality of your farming, landscaping, nursery, or other enterprise.

Integrated Pest Management & Pesticide Safety

  • Identify weeds and invasive plants and learn effective non-chemical and chemical management options.

  • Identify plant problems (non-living such as drought stress, insects, and diseases) and learn effective non-chemical and chemical management options.

  • Learn the pros and cons of pest and weed management options.
  • Create an integrated pest management (IPM) plan for your property.
  • Understand timing and safety considerations for the judicious use of pesticides.
  • Get referrals for reliable pest management companies to meet your management goals.

Permaculture, Organics, and Pesticides

I've seen it all when it comes to garden, landscape, and plant challenges/opportunities through 15 years as Community and Urban Horticulturist for OSU Extension Service and 10 years working for ecological landscaping companies in California and New Mexico.

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I can help you effectively choose the right methods to meet your garden, landscape, and property goals.

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Permaculture

For me, permaculture is a great way to align values such as care for earth and care for people into a wholistic design methodology. Permaculture is where I started my own journey into horticulture, property management, and natural resources.

 

I am fluent in permaculture terms and can help you understand the pros and cons of related land management methods.

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Organic

I can help you understand the pros and cons and how to apply "Organic" fertilizer and pesticide products as defined by the US Department of Agriculture.

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Pesticides

As a licensed pesticide consultant through the Oregon Department of Agriculture, I can help you interpret pesticide labels including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and rodenticides.

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Here is a great set of information for which I am co-author and publisher on non-chemical land management approaches and pesticide safety (from OSU's Solve Pest Problems).

Communication Style

I will meet you where you are at and provide kind, empathetic, and compassionate communication.

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