Talks and Consultations
Bring South Shore Permaculture to Your Garden — or Bring Your Garden to Us.
Whether you're looking for an engaging speaker for your garden club, library, or community event, or you're ready to transform your own outdoor space, Todd Breitenstein brings decades of hands-on experience, ecological wisdom, and genuine enthusiasm to every conversation.
🌿 Garden Talks & Lectures
Todd Breitenstein has spoken at garden clubs, public libraries, schools, conservation organizations, and community events across Massachusetts — and every talk is tailored to the audience and the moment. His presentations are approachable, inspiring, and always grounded in real-world practice.
Popular Topics Include:
Goodbye Lawn: Exploring Alternatives to Grass
Natural Gardening & Living Soils
Introduction to Permaculture
Home Vegetable Gardening 101 & 201
Native Plant Gardening
Sustainable Gardening
Ecological Restoration
Rain Garden Design
Gardening for Health
Trees: Planting, Pruning & Inspiring
Seed Saving & More
Energy Gardening
And more — topics are customizable to your group's interests
“Everyone at the guild loved your talk!! Your work, not only with plants, but also with people is so important now.”
Not sure where to start with your yard? Want to move beyond the traditional lawn toward something more productive, more beautiful, and more alive? Todd offers one-on-one garden consultations for homeowners who want a thoughtful, ecological approach to their land.
🌱 Permaculture Garden Consultations
A Consultation with Todd can help you:
Assess what you have and what's possible
Design a plan that works with your soil, sun, and climate
Identify native plants and food-producing species right for your space
Reduce inputs, conserve water, and build long-term soil health
Take your first — or next — steps toward a truly regenerative landscape
Ready to Connect?
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