Learn how to build a pond

Learn how to build a pond – Theory & Practice

If you have ever dreamed of building your own pond—large or small—but want to gain insight and practical experience first, this course is ideal for you. It offers an in-depth, interactive opportunity to both study and practice the art of pond construction, covering everything from the initial planning stages to the finished structure.

As tools and aids, we use Permaculture design, which is a sustainable method.

The purpose of the course is to give you basic knowledge of permaculture design and forest gardening, to provide a structure that increases the basic conditions for success, for you, in your location.

Through the course interface you will learn how to create your own permaculture design with a focus on the key features of your own design. This can be self-sufficiency and sustainable lifestyle as well as the creation of your own forest garden using the permaculture design method. We look forward to the course giving you great knowledge as well as motivation to continue with your creation even after the end of the course.

How we created our FOREST GARDEN with high yield for low input in a short time!

2017 - The most important thing of all, the Forest Garden design was created; we laid the foundation for success by thoroughly studying the site's conditions in combination with us, time, labor input, etc. We created according to the step-by-step method and mapped all projects to SMART to effectively implement everything.

Spring 2018 we planted the first trees and bushes in the forest garden.
We focused on currants, aronia, raspberries, apple trees of various kinds, pears, and plums of various kinds.

Late Summer 2018 - Autumn 2020 we worked with the soil in the forest garden, the secret garden, the lower garden, as well as the garden in front of the house, perennial cultivation in open ground, in raised beds, and sensitive forest garden plants in the greenhouse. All in exciting multi-functional systems and cycles that benefit both us, nature, and biodiversity in various ways.

Summer - Autumn 2021 we worked on filling out the design work and the forest garden with varieties and created a lot of exciting companion plantings. We have created a nut grove (several different types of nut trees, hazel, and other exciting nuts), planted trees and bushes for yields of fruits and berries in an exciting mix (mulberries, apricots, peaches, kiwi, pawpaw, peppers, sweet rowan, pear-service tree, and many more) along with herbs,

This is how we launched – in 6 weeks

Created a solid forest garden design.
Built the design's key functions to be robust and resilient by incorporating elements that strengthen them.
Plan the implementation of the systems to ensure it is simple and smooth.
Create lists for buying plants at places that offer better value for money.
Create a plant propagation plan to cost-effectively obtain more plants for the forest garden in Year 2.

During the three years we spent creating and implementing systems, I discovered simple strategies for achieving success in less time, while simultaneously fostering the willingness and creativity in others to be part of this opportunity.

I have systematically reviewed the methodology to identify all the elements a robust design must address, and shaped them into a step-by-step guide, enabling anyone interested to easily create a forest garden without overlooking any crucial components.

It should be easy to establish a forest garden!

It should be easy to reduce the risk of losing expensive plants!

It should be easy to make a positive difference for biodiversity!

A Step-By-Step Guide !

...an opportunity to create a FOREST GARDEN easily:

Your forest garden will be perfectly adapted to those who live and work in the place, and according to the site's own NATURAL CONDITIONS!

Yes - I want to create a forest garden using the course method!

VÄSTERGÅRDEN TODAY

Once the design is complete, it is implemented, and at the same time, one gets to reap the rewards of the work.

It is worth adding that both my husband and I have held full-time jobs throughout the entire process—from the creation and implementation of the design to the harvesting of the returns.

Chicken run in shade and shelter

Herb spiral with its own water intake

Sparkling wine with floral and fruit notes

Thornless blackberries in their glory

Herbs in the secret garden

The greenhouses at the edge of the forest

Juniper in the forest garden

Self-propagation of the herb layer

Propulsion station is created

View of the forest garden

Autumn-bearing raspberries

Walnut tree in the nut grove, 2018

Roses for marmalade & rose water

A view of the forest garden

The forest garden in autumn

The perennial vegetable garden is created

”

Quality of life is creating a meaning with life,
which others become a natural part of.

/ Mireille Lewis

Master Gardener & Permaculture Designer

How Mrs Lewis Garden grew !

After many years of studying permaculture design, my husband and I bought a farm to put all the knowledge we gathered into practice through this method. The dream of creating our own forest garden.

1. Observation & Creation of our Forest Garden

Observed the site over several seasons & thoroughly studied the site's unique conditions and metadata. Having a clear understanding of the site but also knowing exactly what we ourselves wanted from our forest garden was an essential part of creating our own design.

2. Implement & Maintain, Evaluate

We created the forest garden with the help of SMART goals, maintenance according to Perma-Lean, and evaluated each planting, system, and water cycle to create the ultimate conditions for increasing yields further while lowering labor inputs.

3. Reflect, Revise, Time & Yield

After certain "facts" proved to be variable depending on the environment, and where plantings were revised and recreated, perennial beds were moved and rebuilt to adapt to changes in other areas. Certain systems have been developed to create new and improved results.

....The Result?

As previously mentioned...

🌳 A high-producing forest garden!

A forest garden design was created for the site. We implemented elements that support the key functions—and the desired yields—of our forest garden. By studying the opportunities offered by the surroundings and transforming them into potential resources for high productivity, we were able to rapidly kickstart all the garden's key functions and create the conditions necessary for success.

RETURNS THAT MEET EXPECTATIONS

Mrs. Lewis Gaden, Forest Garden

1–1.5 ha forest garden
Approximately 320 visitors annually for guided tours of the forest garden.
Increased biodiversity above and below ground
Large kitchen garden with perennial vegetables that enables good self-sufficiency on the farm.
Exotic plants such as apricots, peaches, mini-kiwis, and other exciting varieties.
Greenhouses totaling 47 square meters – a small glass greenhouse and two large polytunnels for more sensitive forest garden plants.
The farm offers training in forest gardening, permaculture, and grafting, and hosts "perma-blitzes" for knowledge sharing.
Yields of nuts, fruits, berries, perennial vegetables, wild leafy greens, edible flowers, spices/herbs, etc.
Outdoor educational area with summer cooking facilities.
Online courses in adult education focused on forest gardening and permaculture design – Find more information here: Course website

...and while we were creating all of this at our wonderful site—Mrs. Lewis Garden at Västergården in Södermanland—I distilled the process into a simple tool for you: a step-by-step course that helps you design a forest garden for your own property. It is faster and far easier than researching on your own and trying to piece together all the different elements that maximize your chances of success!

The result is a Step-By-Step course, a guide that helps you along the way,
to create your own forest garden

- Quick & Easy in just a few weeks!

HOW

If you want to create your own lush, edible forest garden with high yields of fruit and berries tailored to your own desires!

✅ Buy the course
✅ Complete the assignments ↩
✅ Implement your design on site 🌲
✅ Enjoy !!

- Remember that you can always reach me by email and phone during the course to ask questions and bounce ideas!

Yes - I want to create my own forest garden design!

For All Frustrated

Forest Garden Lovers, Experts & Growers

who fail with their cultivations.
who know what they want but don't know where to start.
who do not want to risk trees, shrubs, and plants dying due to poor placement in the garden.
who do not want a high-maintenance garden that requires more than it gives.
who do not want nature to work against them & create challenges.

Leave Unfavorable Circumstances

If you are not a trained garden designer and feel that this is a disadvantage to getting a forest garden in place...

No worries!

- The online course guides you all the way from start to finish!

If you study one chapter per week, you will have a finished design in 2 months!

What Our Course Participants Say

Clients who have created forest gardens – About Mireille Lewis, Certified Permaculture Designer; insights from courses; and how that knowledge helped them turn their garden dreams into reality!

❞

Perfect course layout! A plus for individual support and guidance to create your own design. The course gave me tools to succeed with future garden projects where implementation with the Step-By-Step method is a great help in successfully turning my dreams into reality!

Jannica Lund

Artist, Graphic designer

❞

Getting the tools to create your own garden design with Mireille Lewis as the course leader has been truly educational and inspiring. No question has been too small or too big. M with her extensive knowledge of gardening has accompanied me in my creation of my own garden design. Therefore, I can highly recommend this course.

Susanne J Eriksson

Home grower

❞

Mireille is a motivating source of inspiration. She provides the knowledge, tools, and motivation needed for projects, whether big or small. Recognizing the resources I have at my disposal has been crucial for me in carrying out my plans. Thanks to the knowledge Mireille has shared, it is now easier for me to see my projects through to completion. I love the step-by-step guide and the SMART approach!

Erika A H

Garden enthusiast

Forest Gardening in Practice

With this course, you quickly create your forest garden design and can start working according to your plan.

Propagating plants for the forest garden planting is part of an initiative to cost-effectively increase the number of plants and, in the long term, the yield from the forest garden.

Basket willows provide shade and absorb large amounts of water.

Hügelkulturs can be found in many places in the forest garden.

Västergården

View towards the forest garden

Start Today! Buy the course now.

Do you, just like me, dream of a lush, edible garden that delivers high yields with minimal effort?

Do you also want a low-maintenance space that fosters biodiversity and expands the site’s resources, while promoting a climate-smart mindset for those who live there and enjoy the area?

- Then this course is for you!

The course serves as a knowledge guide, a source of inspiration, and a comprehensive toolkit for anyone wanting to learn how to create a sustainable forest garden. The knowledge gained can be used time and time again!

The methodology and process taught in the course can be applied to any site where you choose to create a forest garden, regardless of where in the country you are located. No prior knowledge is required.

Once your forest garden is complete, the knowledge gained from the course also provides you with the tools to develop it further—allowing you to observe, reflect on, and revise your design until the solutions and systems within it meet your needs and wishes.

You will also receive information on where to find or order plants for your forest garden.

Take care and enjoy!

Create your own forest garden on your site.

Now 1397 Sek One Time Payment - You get access to the course immediately.

At the same time, join the Facebook group and bounce ideas around.

The farm can be visited in person – we are open for guided tours.

Home

Courses Online / On Site

Forest Garden Plants

Project

The Forest Garden Blog

© Fauna Funga Flora Designed by M Lewis - Fauna Funga Flora Agency | 2026

Learn how to build a pond

Learn how to build a pond – Theory & Practice

As tools and aids, we use Permaculture design, which is a sustainable method.

How we created our FOREST GARDEN with high yield for low input in a short time!

Spring 2018 we planted the first trees and bushes in the forest garden.
We focused on currants, aronia, raspberries, apple trees of various kinds, pears, and plums of various kinds.