Strong Roots Resources Strong Roots Resources Edible Landscape Design Building Resilience from the Ground Up

Would you like to create a place where your land and home is a source of production instead of just consumption?

Would you like to know more about the various plant and tree species that are on your property and what they indicate about your climate, soil and water sources?

Have you purchased raw land and are in need of guidance on developing it into a homestead or for wildlife management?

Strong Roots Resources offers all of these services as well as fodder tree planning, regenerative livestock management, food forest development, no till gardening techniques, rainwater harvesting and earthwork suggestions.

Every property is unique, and I help evaluate the land with your goals, timeline and abilities in mind.

Howdy, my name is Kerry Brown and I’ve made it my mission to teach others how to understand their landscape and to create a productive property of any size, including urban and suburban lots. Over a 13-year period I turned a small urban lot into a productive space that included edible, medicinal and pollinator gardens, small livestock and wildlife habitat with ponds, various composting systems and rainwater catchment. Over time, all of these elements were integrated into a closed loop system. In October 2020, we moved to a larger space and are expanding our production plans on several acres of property. We are taking the lessons learned from urban homesteading and scaling it up for larger regenerative practices to include tractoring systems for livestock, animal fodder systems, wildlife habitat management and invasive removal while applying processes that regenerate the soil.

I focus on techniques for intensive growing and management and closed loop practices that improve the health of the soil, air and water. I teach you how to see the big picture of the land and help you avoid costly and time-consuming mistakes. I also assist with a priority list of tasks and approaches. Whether you want to develop a homestead property, a getaway location, a small hobby farm or a commercial enterprise, my skills and knowledge can contribute to your success.

Services available:

A thorough in person consultation and evaluation of your land that begins with a discussion of your goals and needs. I look at the movement of wind and water, aspect, slope, microclimates, elevation and tree cover. I also evaluate soil condition, the restrictions that are in place and help determine the appropriate uses of the property.

I can determine what types of species will be appropriate for your site and provide lists of specimens as well as some resources for obtaining them. I can also provide a garden planting plan and timeline, including interplanting techniques and guild suggestions.

I also document useful tree, shrub, flower and other species via GPS photo and physical tagging which is inserted into a Google doc and emailed to you. This includes edible wild and medicinal foods, along with suggested uses and harvesting information.

I identify invasive species and offer suggestions for removal / control in order to reestablish a resilient ecosystem.

Consulting costs:

The Urban/Suburban Special: 2 acres or less: $1,500

2 to 5 acres: $2,500

6 to 10 acres $3,000

11 to 15 acres $3,500

16 acres or more $5,000

All services listed above include a descriptive follow up document and unlimited ongoing email / phone call consulting, follow up and further research as needed.

I’m here to assist you with your property development goals and want to be along for the journey as you make improvements to your land.

I will answer all questions and communication in a timely manner.

I travel within a 5 hour radius of Knoxville, Tennessee and special arrangements can be made to visit properties further away.

Additional services:

Basic property walk and discussion/Q&A is $250 for a 3 hour visit and only available within 1 hour of Knoxville, TN. Additional time spent is $75 an hour. This does not include any follow up communication or documentation – please take all the notes you desire during our walk.

Pre-purchase evaluation: $400 and available within 2 hours of Knoxville, TN. Emailed notes included.

Are you looking at purchasing property and want a second set of eyes to help you evaluate its homestead potential? Choose this option.

Wild Edible and Medicinal plant, tree and shrub ID only:

5 acres and under: $900

6 to 10 acres $1200

11 to 15 acres $1600

16 to 25 acres $2000

Larger properties – email me for a discussion and pricing.

Online / distance consulting – I do this for certain circumstances – it’s best to email me to see if I’ll be able to assist you virtually.