On the Edges Design specializes in designing small urban properties, whether you are looking for a full design, or just figuring out a few small steps that you can start with, to live a lifestyle more connected to the land and environment.
Why the name “On the Edges”? Edges in nature, are places where two ecosystems overlap. These edges contain more diversity than the individual ecosystems themselves, since they include species from both. Because of that, these interfaces can be some of the most important elements of a design, because of the diverse richness found there. (Examples include: where the woods meet a meadow, where a pond meets the shore, and even where a dry area in your lawn meets a wetter area.) We incorporate these types of edge effects into our designs, helping to bring balance and richness to your outdoor environment.
Many of the principles used in this design work are often commonly referred to as “permaculture”. We want to acknowledge the indigenous people around the world who have used these principles for generations-upon-generations, and whose wisdom and practices were taken without acknowledgement and commodified without compensation, to be used to develop the ideas behind permaculture.
It is our intent to acknowledge these gifts with gratitude, and by donating a portion of all proceeds from these consultations to the indigenous organizations we support. We are also willing to offer these services on a barter system, and/or as part of a reciprocal economy.
Joni McKeown is a trained permaculture design consultant (PDC) specializing in regenerative urban design with an emphasis on using native plants and medicinal herbs, and creating spaces that support community building.