The gardens at This Sustainable House are anthropocentric, in that they are designed primarily to be human habitat. Of course, many of the qualities of these gardens that make them good human habitat also make them excellent wildlife habitat. Check out the animals page for some more information on the wildlife that has been spotted on the property.

With regards the flora of the project, well the overarching principle adopted is mimicry of nature. I have found it easier to plant the gardens in a seemingly haphazard manner rather than adopt the straight lines of a more formal landscape approach. This 'haphazard' approach adds a textural interest to the garden, as well as fooling many pests. And it's fun too!

Please browse through the 'gardening categories' below for more information.