Journal

Field notes fromliving landscapes.

Ecological observations, project knowledge and practical guidance — the thinking behind the studio's work, documented as it develops.

Water

May 2026

Why a Pond Should Not Stand Alone

A pond is not a water feature. It is the wettest point of a system that starts at the gutter and ends in the soil.

Soil

Apr 2026

Every function a garden performs — drainage, growth, resilience, carbon — runs through the soil first.

Water

Mar 2026

In most gardens, straight to the sewer. A regenerative garden slows, spreads and stores that water instead.

Plants

Feb 2026

Plants evolved in communities, not in beds. Design the community and the maintenance designs itself.

Habitat

Jan 2026

Food, shelter, water and connection — if one is missing, wildlife visits but never stays.

Field Notes

Dec 2025

A conventional garden peaks on handover day. A living system is at its worst — it only improves from there.