At Serviceberry Foodscapes, we design beautiful landscapes that produce food, support healthy ecosystems, and connect people to the land.

From raised bed gardens and edible landscapes to food forests, orchards and homesteads we bring together food-producing plants with native plants that provide habitat and attract beneficial wildlife.

We help homeowners, organizations, and communities imagine what’s possible—and create a clear plan for bringing it to life. Whether you’re dreaming of a backyard filled with food, a community foodscape, an edible schoolyard, or a productive farm, we can help turn that vision into a thoughtful, site-specific design.

CONSULTATION + DESIGN

Grow food at home with a plan that fits your land and your life.

Whether you're starting with a blank slate, rethinking an existing garden, or trying to figure out where to put that pawpaw patch you've been dreaming about, I can help you see the possibilities in your landscape.

Serviceberry offers ecological edible landscape consultation and design for homeowners, farms, businesses, schools and community spaces.

Based in Ithaca and serving the Finger Lakes in-person.

***Remote consultation and design available for clients throughout Zones 4–7.***

CONSULTATION

We'll spend 1-2 hours walking your property together and talking through what's possible. We'll look at sun, water, existing plants, growing spaces and your goals for the property—and I'll help you begin putting the pieces together.

This is a great fit if you want to DIY your landscape, have a handful of specific questions, or simply aren't sure yet how much design help you need.

Your consultation can include:

• Site-specific design recommendations

• Ideas for fruit trees, berries, perennial foods, vegetables and native plantings

• Recommendations for garden placement, pathways, water, structures and other landscape features

• Plant ID walks for understanding what you have on your property

• A simple hand-drawn sketch when helpful

• A clear sense of what I'd prioritize first

In-person consultation — $250
Within 20 miles of Ithaca. Travel fee beyond 20 miles.

Virtual consultation — $200
Available throughout Zones 4–7.

DESIGN

After a consultation, I can create detailed scaled landscape plans that bring the entire property together.

A complete design can include:

• Scaled master plan

• Detailed planting plan

• Plant palette and quantities

• Fruit tree and berry variety recommendations

• Raised beds and annual growing spaces

• Pathways and gathering spaces

• Rainwater and ecological features

• Material recommendations

• Project phasing

• Implementation priorities

• Design review meeting

• Serviceberry Implementation Guide library

Typical design Cost: $1,500–$4,000

ACTION PLAN

A design gives you the vision. The Action Plan gives you the roadmap.

Every complete Serviceberry design can be accompanied by a customized Action Plan that helps you move from drawing to installation.

The design shows the layout, planting and major landscape features. The Action Plan breaks that vision into practical next steps—what to do first, what materials you’ll need, how to phase the work, and what to keep in mind as the landscape is installed.

Depending on the project, your Action Plan may include plant quantities and spacing, material recommendations, installation notes, project phasing, sourcing guidance, and relevant Serviceberry Implementation Guides.

Your Foodscape Action Plan might include:

• Recommended plants and varieties

• Plant quantities and spacing

• Recommended materials

• Priority projects

• Suggested phasing: What should I do this fall? What can wait until next year?

• Estimated DIY material quantities where appropriate

• Links to recommended products and resources

• Serviceberry Implementation Guides for the projects included in your plan

Starting at $750

INSTALLATION

A thriving foodscape begins with healthy soil and thoughtful water management. We prepare your site with care for the existing landscape, building soil health, helping water soak into the ground, and creating the conditions for plants to thrive. From there, we install pathways, edging, and trellises before bringing the design to life with edible and native plants.

Installation pricing includes plants, materials, and labor. You’ll receive a detailed quote once your design is finalized.

Maintenance 

To ensure the success and productivity of your farm, garden or edible landscape,  periodic maintenance sessions are offered.  

Maintenance plans include:

• weed management, mulching and adding of compost

• organic pest management, plant care, irrigation system checks

• winter pruning of fruit trees and spring renewal pruning

• filling in with additional plantings

• organic fertility management 

Coaching + Education

Our greatest joy is sharing our passion with others! We teach everything from individual classes to multi-day courses. Let us know how we can customize an educational program to suit your needs.

The cost of coaching sessions: $200 minimum per visit, $100/hour

Classes we’ve taught in the past:

Edible Landscaping

Have Your Landscape & Eat It Too — In this class you'll learn about the plants and planting schemes that make it all possible.

From Grass to Garden

Learn how to transform your lawn into a functional food-producing garden.

Weed Management Strategies

Are weeds driving you crazy? This class is full of tips on reducing the weeds your garden and increasing the bounty!

How to Design Your Backyard Garden

In this class we will walk you though a few simple steps that will help you organize your garden space into the feng shui space you always dreamed of.

Intro to Outdoor Edible Mushroom Cultivation

Growing mushrooms can be really easy—This class will give you the tools and resources to get started.

No till gardening

Tillage is known to destroy the soil. In this class you'll tips and strategies so you'll never have to till again.  

Home Grown Fruit

Learn about the wide array of easy to grow fruiting trees and shrubs that will make your garden pop for decades to come.

Starting from Scratch: Methods of Propagation

Getting new plants has never been so easy, in this class participants will learn the process of propagating new plants by division, layering, cuttings.

Permaculture Design for Beginners

This class will walk participants through the function and implementation of permaculture design principles.

High Yield Gardening Techniques

Exciting ways to ramp up your veggie production this season.

Crop Planning For a Bountiful Harvest

This class will simplify one of the most daunting, yet important aspects of planning your garden.

Cover Cropping in the Garden

Learn about the best cover crops for the garden and how they can help you improve your soil.

Pest and Disease Management

This class will take a holistic approach to pest and disease management, with lots of tips on how to keep your garden healthy all season long.