Steelbark & Shani
Shani, I've been thinking about how we could design a small forest garden that follows the land’s own rhythms—would you be interested in chatting about that?
That sounds lovely, I'd love to chat. Let's start with the natural patterns of the place, then see how we can align our planting with them.
Sure thing, Shani. First we look at the sun’s path, the wind flow, and the places the water gathers each season. That gives us the heartbeats of the grove. From there we pick the plants that want to thrive in those pockets and let the forest do the hard work while we just keep the balance. How does that sound?
That sounds wonderful, I’m in. I’ll bring my steady eye to the rhythm and let the forest do its own work. Let's keep everything in balance.
Great, Shani. Keep your eyes on the patterns, and we’ll let the trees take the lead. We’ll just make sure the roots stay healthy and the canopy stays wide. Let’s get to work.