Garden Consultation Service
Have you ever wondered what you could do with your own garden but want to avoid costly mistakes? Maybe you'd like to grow your own vegetables or fruit trees but don't know where to put them? Perhaps you want a low maintenance area full of flowering natives to attract birds and want to know how to make it drought hardy? Or both - and more?
Book an appointment using the calendar below or scroll down for more information.
- A permaculture garden consultation is a great starting point to get a a clear idea of what's possible on your site. We can discuss whatever you are interested in. It's completely tailored to your needs.
Book an appointment using the calendar below or scroll down for more information.
What's a garden consultation?
A consultation is a chance to discuss in detail what you wouild like your garden to be and what is practical and achievable in your site. For example, you might want advice on where to put fruit trees or vegetables for success, and what the best plants (ornamental or edible) are for your site. Or you might be interested in how to effectively utilise water (rain, runoff and/or greywater) to make your garden more drought-hardy. Dr Cally Brennan has a particular focus on water harvesting which we use to great success in our own garden - check out our video to see what we've done! We have a lot of experience of what works, and what doesn't, in this region.
What do I get?
What does it cost?
$250 urban (Canberra and Queanbeyan)
$300 nearby rural* (Gundaroo, Murrumbateman, Bungendore, Michelago etc.)
$350 further afield** (Braidwood, Tarago, Collector, Gunning, Yass etc.)
Costs for rural properties reflect the greater travel times and fuel costs involved.
* Nearby rural means within 45 minutes' drive of Canberra (northside).
**Further afield means between 45 minutes' and 1.5 hours' drive of Canberra (northside)
Please note there is a small $25 surcharge for consultation on a weekend or public holiday.
A consultation is a chance to discuss in detail what you wouild like your garden to be and what is practical and achievable in your site. For example, you might want advice on where to put fruit trees or vegetables for success, and what the best plants (ornamental or edible) are for your site. Or you might be interested in how to effectively utilise water (rain, runoff and/or greywater) to make your garden more drought-hardy. Dr Cally Brennan has a particular focus on water harvesting which we use to great success in our own garden - check out our video to see what we've done! We have a lot of experience of what works, and what doesn't, in this region.
What do I get?
- 2 hours consultation time in your garden or rural property
- We discuss your needs, ideas, explore your garden's potential, cover what's achievable
- Relevant Canberra region-specific fact sheets on topics from water harvesting to food forests, as required (sent via email)
What does it cost?
$250 urban (Canberra and Queanbeyan)
$300 nearby rural* (Gundaroo, Murrumbateman, Bungendore, Michelago etc.)
$350 further afield** (Braidwood, Tarago, Collector, Gunning, Yass etc.)
Costs for rural properties reflect the greater travel times and fuel costs involved.
* Nearby rural means within 45 minutes' drive of Canberra (northside).
**Further afield means between 45 minutes' and 1.5 hours' drive of Canberra (northside)
Please note there is a small $25 surcharge for consultation on a weekend or public holiday.
Optional Add-on: Summary Report
Sometimes it's surprising just how much information there is about a garden - especially if you have lots of opportunities! If you don't think you can remember all the ideas and suggestions, we can provide a summary report for you! This report lays out all the info we cover in our conversation and may also include photos where applicable.
Cost: Additional $250
* $300 for large and/or complex rural properties
We're flexible: you can make that choice during the consultation, so there's no need to decide ahead of time!
Below is an example of a summary report.
Sometimes it's surprising just how much information there is about a garden - especially if you have lots of opportunities! If you don't think you can remember all the ideas and suggestions, we can provide a summary report for you! This report lays out all the info we cover in our conversation and may also include photos where applicable.
Cost: Additional $250
* $300 for large and/or complex rural properties
We're flexible: you can make that choice during the consultation, so there's no need to decide ahead of time!
Below is an example of a summary report.
Here's how much a garden space can change in just 18 months... imagine what you could do with yours!
