The Regenerative Landscaper is an awe-inspiring guide that weaves together permaculture design, food resiliency, climate adaptation, community organizing, and Indigenous wisdom all designed to be implemented in your own backyard.
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Crafted for both beginner gardeners and large-scale permaculturists, this step-by-step manual takes you from early landscaping ideas to confidently planting seeds and trees. With clear guidance and practical tools, it offers an accessible path to designing and creating your own regenerative landscape.
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More than just a guide to landscaping, this is a deeply motivational read. Throughout the book, Erik Ohlsen addresses climate change, species extinction, and ecological collapse with a message of hope: that each of us can become a steward of the land. By restoring healthy ecosystems in our own yards, we can contribute to planetary healing—one garden at a time.
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Featuring case studies, step-by-step processes, prevention and mitigation methods, and regenerative land management techniques, The Regenerative Landscaper is an easy-to-follow manual for anyone ready to design and implement their own permaculture haven.
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Why this book matters
- Brings together permaculture, climate adaptation, and Indigenous wisdom in one practical guide
- Offers step-by-step methods for designing and implementing regenerative landscapes
- Provides real-world case studies and land stewardship techniques
- Inspires action and hope in the face of climate change and ecological collapse
- Empowers you to transform your own space into a thriving ecosystem
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Front cover art: “Summer Oak,” oil on linen (2018) by Adam Wolpert
Back cover art: “Kitchen Oak,” oil on linen (2022) by Adam Wolpert
