A little bit about our story
Originally from Minnesota, Gayle grew up in the family gardens, and this Swedish and Slovenian ancestral knowledge was passed down to her through her childhood and teenage years. Growing food and preserving the harvest was a part of the way of life for many members in her family. At age 30, she was granted a community garden plot, where she grew over 75 varieties of fruit, vegetables, herbs, medicinal and pollinator plants for over eight years. You can see one of her garlic harvests pictured here!
After completing her bachelor’s in marketing and a certificate in international business in 2011, the Boulder PDC, also known as Permaculture Design Course, was the next course of action for Gayle. She completed a 72-hour course to receive her Design Certificate in 2018, and that is when she realized her purpose and calling to work with plants and animals. Even though she had been doing contractor work in this field since her youth, it wasn’t until then that it all came together to create the organization. Water It With Love Landscaping was formed from the pure desire to share the love and knowledge of permaculture with the community -- local and global. Retrofitting suburbia, planting for pollinators, and feeding families from small gardens are just a few reasons why Gayle created WIWL Landscaping.
Gayl
Tending the earth is crucial, because it allows us to nurture and sustain the intricate web of life that supports us all, weaving a story of interconnectedness and harmony with every seed planted and every drop of water shared.
Philosophy
Care for the Earth
Care for the People
Future Care
Fair Share aka ‘Share what you can from your abundance’
The Twelve Permaculture Principles
Observe and interact.
Catch and store energy.
Obtain a yield.
Apply self-regulation and accept feedback.
Use and value renewable resources and services.
Produce no waste.
Design from patterns to details.
Integrate rather than segregate.
Use small and slow solutions.
Use and value diversity.
Use edges and value the marginal.
Creatively use and respond to change.
“It seems that as one begins to study herbs, the plant’s essence infuses one’s entire life with joy. People become happier, healthier, more in balance and in tune with their inner dreams. ”