I’m an orchard designer, educator, and permaculturist based in Southern Ohio. My work bridges backyard food forests, small farm orchards, and large-scale community projects. With years of hands-on experience, I specialize in designing productive systems that are resilient, practical, and tailored to the Midwest landscape.

Some credits:

• Director, Common Orchard Project
• Co-Founder, Southern Ohio Chestnut Company
• Teacher: Permaculture Design at UC
• PINA Certified Educator
• 4400+ fruit and nut trees planted, 100+ students graduated, 150 gardens and orchards installed.

Beyond orchards, I find joy in experiences that connect me to both the ancient and the playful. I’ve traveled to see some of the oldest living trees on the planet, which remind me of resilience and time. Closer to home, I practice improv comedy, play music, and explore the role of myth in shaping how we see the world.

Cheers, Chris