who we are…
Marilyn
Trained as a landscape architect, I have worked on large scale projects like nature based infrastructure efforts in the Gulf of Mexico to pocket parks and residential native plant gardens, previous to acquiring my MLA I worked in native plant landscaping and restoration for over ten years, ran two CSAs, served as president of the board for my local farmers market, and worked in plant nurseries. I am falling in love all over again with food production. I come from generations of farmers and crafters and have recently settled into fusing and forging my own ways of growing and sewing.
You can find out more about my work here: www.marilynreish.com
Chad
I have been implementing permaculture ideas on my own land in Knoxville, Tennessee since 2001. I’ve spoken often on the subject, and after helping out many friends in Knoxville design their own yards, I decided to start consulting in 2014. I value to opportunity to use my knowledge and resources to grow healthy food for my neighbors!
In addition to farming, I am a part time research associate professor of agricultural economics at the University of Tennessee. I research local food systems, biofuels, and work with others to figure out ways to get more people on the land and producing. I also teach a class on Observation.
I began learning about ecological farming at the Land Institute where I worked for 3 years in the early 1990’s.
Over the years I have consulted and worked along side both urban dwellers and rural homesteaders alike, and built a network of skilled practitioners and folks who care about the future of farms.
farm photos
