Spaces that nourish people daily
Our installation work is centred around creating spaces people genuinely live in.
We design and build productive gardens and forest garden systems where food production, family life, and ecology work together. A place for children to explore, for slow mornings outside, for meals outdoors, and for growing food within reach of your home.
These spaces are more than planted areas. They are living environments — with seating, pathways, shade, gathering areas, and planting systems that support both people and the land.
Forest Gardens - A Garden That Feeds You Back
Rather than separating gardens from food forests, we integrate them.
Fruit trees provide shade, berries grow at child height, herbs sit near the kitchen, flowering plants support pollination, and edible groundcovers protect and build soil.
Using proven Permaculture Principles, we design layered planting systems that function like a natural ecosystem: diverse, resilient, and productive over time. Annual crops, perennials, and tree crops work together so the system becomes easier to maintain as it matures rather than harder.
Whether you’re starting from bare ground or evolving an existing space, we manage the full process — from preparation and layout through to planting and finishing — so the installation unfolds smoothly and cohesively.
You end up with a space that provides food, habitat, and everyday enjoyment. A garden you can sit in, harvest from, and grow with over time.
What our clients say
Real stories from people who have transformed their land, and their lives, through regenerative design.
"We started with a plain patch of grass and no real idea of how to turn it into something productive. Ashley took the time to really understand the space and how we wanted to use it, then transformed it into a beautiful, functional garden. Everything feels intentional and easy to maintain, and it actually works with layout of the land. The whole process was smooth, well managed, and thoughtfully done. Thanks, Ash"
- Danni
Ashley transformed two garden spaces and installed two Food Forests for me. He managed both very competently and the end product is fantastic.Gardening in the Northern Rivers couldn’t be easier. Thank you
- Mary
"I came to Ashley with the early stages of a dream at a time when i was very unwell and not at my best. Ashley took the time to really listen, spoke to me in depth about what i wantedand thoughtfully suggested practical ways we could make the dream work. I felt genuinely supported throughout the process and im very happy with the direction we've taken in building a food forest. Im excited to continue watching it grow."
- jack
"Thanks so much Ashley for the wonderful job you need transforming our weed filled back yard into a beautiful area with pathways, raised garden beds, archways and filling them with all sorts of edible plants. Our kids are going to have so much fun riding their bikes and walking through this beautiful area exploring all the different flowers and plants. Thank you for your creativity and designs and being able to listen to our wishes."
- jo
