Integrated, evidence-based design and education
Together, we can achieve more. Using interdisciplinary collaboration, research, and education, we facilitate sustainable, democratic, and transformative change. We will place your project in the overall ecosystem of change you seek to influence and optimize impact. Whether you’re designing your homestead, program, or business, we will bring to bear the necessary resources to help you uncover synergistic dividends.
Words form the context from which we understand the world. By first investigating your ideas about the project NDGS can help you on the road to transformation while building capacity for more representative change. With a solid grounding and understanding of your goals, New Dawn Gardenscapes applies regenerative design principles to create high-yielding and low maintenance systems whether you were looking for a integrated homestead ecosystem or public health program.
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We are a transformational company, and our mission is to go bankrupt in a world where everyone is growing food.
A well planned garden near Seattle, Washington. So much can be harvested while still having space for the fall garden
My backyard herb garden before the mint totally overtakes the bed
Mint and chives distract pests from my strawberry treasures before they develop
Every morning was a photo opportunity walking into the greenhouse at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
Summer tomatoes growing in the greenhouse. I trained to a single leader. I improved the previous trellising system to keep the isles clear and prevent steams from breaking
Monitoring pH and EC are essential to hydroponics.Here I am dosing the reservoir with nutrients for the tomatoes.
Lavender was harvested, dried and sold in sachets at Henry's Market on Main. Another local product in the spirit of "let you food be medicine"
Henry's Market on Main supported those who may be food insecure by accepting SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks
Produce on display in the store frequented by employees. We aimed to supply easy options that are also seasonal.
Getting the mix of produce offerings right involves input from those who use the store
An early picture of the Good Neighbors Garden when it was located at the Ferndale Adult Education Center
Turkeys at an urban farm in Ypsilanti, Michigan
Oh the many stories I have. This was from a nation wide RV tour I did in the 2005 installing gardens with a crew
Farming and teaching fellow students to farm was a major part of my early education as a horticulture student
Microgreens grown for those that purchased a share of a CSA ran through the greenhouse
“It is inspiring to see how Trevor is using his diverse experience and insight to assist others in developing their endeavors”
— John Biernbaum
Caretaker of Pear Tree Farm & Emeritus Horticulture Professor
Meet Trevor Johnson
My goal is to reimagine success and help clients projects reach full potential. We connect clients ideas to their stakeholders using regenerative design.
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