About
PERSIMMON SUN is an edible garden design, consulting, and coaching business serving the Washington, DC, and Montgomery Co., MD, areas on-site and anywhere virtually.
I’m an edible garden designer, consultant, and coach whose mission is to help others find a balance of beauty, sustainability, and productivity to nurture themselves, their loved ones, and the earth.
I’ve been gardening for about 10 years and was certified in 2023 as a permaculture designer through Oregon State University’s Permaculture Design program. I’m a member of the Permaculture Institute of North America and participate in ongoing education and community programs to continue deepening my knowledge and skills as an ecological designer and gardener.
I’m a professional writer by trade and came to gardening through my love of both food and nature (and writing about both!). I’m also a mother, home educator, and arts nonprofit leader, all of which has informed my journey as a gardener. As a creative professional, I’m struck by nature’s own creative process of making something out of virtually nothing. The evolution from seed to fruit is always a thrill to witness at every stage when I grow it myself! As a homeschooling mom of two children for the past 8 years, I’m also an advocate of lifelong learning and believe that we learn best by discovering our own path and finding meaning in what we do. In my garden consulting, I’m committed to helping others meet their unique needs and goals, and to experiencing the joy of interacting with nature and cultivating life.
I have experience in organic, sustainable, regenerative practices, as well as raised-bed, square-space gardening, backyard orchard culture, no-/low-till, and biointensive approaches. Whether your vision is to create an aesthetically pleasing edible garden retreat that compliments your home and lifestyle, or to turn your property into a regenerative, bio-diverse edible landscape to restore nature’s balance – or anything in between! – we can work together to help bring your vision to life. Get in touch with me to book a 15-minute complimentary exploratory call. You can also get a head start on things by filling out this survey so I can better understand your background and goals.