July 12, 2021

Regenerative Garden Design - Sid Hill - BS052

Regenerative Garden Design - Sid Hill - BS052

Today I'm joined by Sid Hill.

Sid Hill  is a multi award-winning horticultural consultant; designer; teacher and researcher. With a passion for permaculture design, ethnobotany and regenerative landscapes. Sharing his work via Youtube, Instagram and Facebook

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Sid Hil

Sid Hill is a multi award-winning horticultural consultant; designer; teacher and researcher. With a passion for permaculture design, ethnobotany and regenerative landscapes.

"I first became a professional ecological gardener because I saw it as a way I could actively work to have a positive impact on the environment and society. It is time for gardeners and land managers to help lead the way in regenerating ecosystems and adapting to climate change"

As Gardeners We Can:

Grow Food Ecologically

Catch & Store Water

Reconnect People & “Nature”

Increase Biodiversity & Health

Cool Urban Areas With Plants

Improve Peoples Mental-health

Capture & Store Carbon

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