CREATE YOUR OWN FOREST GARDEN

Establish your own food forest cost-effective

Establishing your own forest garden—or food forest, as it is also known—can feel like a major project, but with the right tools and knowledge, it is possible to achieve impressive results sooner than you think!

When we first moved onto the farm, we could never have imagined that we would turn our dream into reality in such a short time. Today, we have established a thriving forest garden that attracts around 320 visitors a year—a place that is truly alive and flourishing.

We started by creating a kitchen garden with eight large planting beds, surrounded by pathways and sections featuring hügelkultur beds for perennial vegetables. We then proceeded to plant over 700 berry and nut bushes, fruit and nut trees, as well as flowering trees and shrubs that support biodiversity. We have also distributed strawberry and rhubarb patches across several areas and established a forest garden covering 1–1.5 hectares.

The secret behind our success? A carefully thought-out forest garden design. By planning meticulously and taking one step at a time, we have been able to create a productive and sustainable garden in a short period of time. Now you can do the same thing!

With the right plan and a little patience, you can quickly get started on your own forest garden. Create your design, list the plants you want, and in just a few months, you can have everything in place.

Get ready to take the step towards a greener future – start your journey today! Invest in a course and learn how to turn your dream of a forest garden into reality.

I want to know more about how!

INTRODUCTORY COURSE

Forest Gardening

Week by Week, Module Content

Each module covers a wide range of topics and tasks. Study at your own pace.
You have access to the material for a full 12 months after registering!

Module 1 Part 1

Explore the Roots of the Forest Garden
Dive into the fascinating history of the forest garden and discover how this timeless method has evolved over the centuries. Learn what a forest garden truly is and understand the foundation of the method we use to create these living, self-sustaining ecosystems.

Module 4

From Plan to Practice
Take your design to the next level with our step-by-step implementation method. Learn how to evaluate and develop your forest garden year after year, and watch your creation grow and flourish over time.

Module 1 Part 2

Forest Gardens Around the World
Discover inspiring forest gardens in Sweden and around the world. We explore their climate value and the abundant yields they can offer. See how these gardens not only feed people but also contribute to a sustainable planet.

Module 5

Layer by Layer – Create Harmony in Your Garden
Discover the secrets behind the forest garden’s various layers, from the majestic canopy to the ground-hugging cover layer. Learn the art of combining trees and shrubs through companion planting and create a garden that lives and thrives in perfect harmony.

Module 2

Your Vision, Your Forest Kingdom
What do you want to achieve with your forest garden? In this module, we help you define your personal goal and vision. Whether you are creating it alone or with others, you will learn how to maximize the forest garden’s potential by understanding its key functions and how they create optimal value.

Module 6

Treasure Hunt Among the Nurseries
Explore over 30 different nurseries where you can find the perfect perennial plants for your forest garden. Whether you are looking for classics like apples and pears or exciting rarities such as mulberries, sweet rowan, pawpaws, and hardy kiwis – there is something for everyone!

Module 3

From Dream to Detail
Turn your dream into reality! In this module, we delve deep into planting zones, site conditions, biodiversity, and sectors. Learn how to map your site and create a design that harmonizes with the patterns and details of nature.

Module 7

Maximize Your Resource Utilization
Learn how to make the most of your resources and store them effectively. We cover everything from large resources that require significant space to those that are easier to store. What resources do you have on-site, and how can you use them in the smartest possible way?

Module 1 Part 1

Module 1 Part 2

Module 2

Module 3

Module 4

Module 5

Module 6

Module 7

YES – I WANT TO TAKE THE COURSE AND LEARN HOW TO CREATE MY OWN FOREST GARDEN!

MRS LEWIS GARDEN 2018 ...

We bought Västergården in the autumn and moved in during November 2016.
What a joy - a place entirely our own!

Two years later, in 2018, we took the first major step toward realizing our dream. We created the initial design concept and began building our magnificent forest garden, which we proudly named "Mrs Lewis Garden."

House seen from the North

Looking up towards the unmown meadow

Creating our first compost

A meadow - Full of possibilities!

Lower garden 2018

Space for perennial vegetables 2019

Leaf raking 2018.

Hügelkulturs are being created!

Creating a Forest Garden and increasing the conditions for our
plants to thrive in it is EASY,
but only if you know HOW!

Without knowing exactly *how*, many people may feel unsure and hesitate to take the first step. But I want you to feel confident in yourself and your ability to succeed.

When we began the work of creating our forest garden, we did so with a solid design that included several key features—exactly what you will learn in this course!

We set out to create a forest garden with a high yield of edible plants while minimizing the amount of work involved. For us, it was important to get started quickly, see the possibilities, and kickstart our journey.

We wanted not only to grow our own food but also to help support and enrich biodiversity by creating habitats and food sources for wildlife.

And now I want to help you do the same. With the right tools and knowledge, you can turn your vision into reality and build a forest garden that not only yields an abundant harvest but also helps nature thrive.

We wanted to harvest abundantly, for less and less effort right from the start.
We aimed to cultivate ENVIRONMENTALLY SMART, in harmony with nature's own cycles.
Working with biodiversity above and below ground.
Sustainable forest garden design, implementation, and the creation of multifunctional closed-loop systems Simple and convenient!
A lot done in a short time, Time-efficient, stylish, and easy to work with.

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 refining our forest garden, I discovered the power of simple yet well-thought-out strategies—strategies that not only save time but also ignite a spark of drive and creativity in everyone involved. It is about turning a dream into reality in a way that engages and inspires.

I have thoroughly examined every aspect of forest garden design and developed a method that makes the process accessible to everyone. By distilling my insights into a step-by-step guide, I have created a path that allows you to pursue your dreams without getting bogged down in details or risking overlooking anything important.

Imagine creating a lush forest garden that teems with life and diversity—a place where every plant has its own spot and function, and where nature itself works with you to achieve success.

It should be easy to plant your dream and watch it grow! It should be easy to protect your plants and see them thrive, without unnecessary losses! It should be easy to make a real difference for biodiversity and contribute to a sustainable future!

With these tools in hand, you can create something magical—a forest garden that not only yields an abundant harvest but also becomes a sanctuary for the life around you. And the best part? You can do it with a sense of joy and satisfaction, knowing that you are contributing to something greater.

It is your time to reach for the stars and plant a future where both you and nature can flourish. Let us begin this journey together—and see how easy it can be to make your dreams a reality!

A Step-By-Step Guide !

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

A forest garden perfectly tailored to those who live and work on the site, and which blends seamlessly with the location’s unique
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 important to mention that both my husband and I have held full-time jobs throughout the entire process—from creating the design to implementation and the joyful harvest. This demonstrates that it is entirely possible to realize the dream of a forest garden, even when life is full of other commitments.

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 from the 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!

By developing a well-conceived and robust forest garden design, we succeeded in creating a vibrant and productive garden that quickly set all key functions in motion.

By employing strategically selected elements that support our goals, we were able to transform the opportunities in our environment into valuable resources, laying the foundation for both high returns and long-term success.

This recipe for success isn’t just our secret—it can be yours, too. Through our training, you gain the insights and tools needed to design, implement, and transform your site into a thriving forest garden.

We show you how to kickstart your vision and create a sustainable future where the power of nature and your dream work together in perfect harmony.

RETURNS THAT MEET EXPECTATIONS

Mrs. Lewis Gaden, Forest Garden

Imagine a forest garden where you can wander through lush greenery and enjoy guided tours that attract over 320 visitors annually. Picture a place where biodiversity flourishes both above and below ground, and where a large kitchen garden featuring perennial vegetables provides a solid foundation for self-sufficiency.

At our farm, Västergården in Södermanland, we have created a vibrant oasis that offers abundant harvests year-round. Exotic plants such as apricots, peaches, and hardy kiwis mingle with native species, adding exciting variety to our forest garden.

But our forest garden is more than just a place for growing plants—it is a living classroom. Here, we hold workshops on forest gardening, permaculture, and grafting, and we organize "perma-blitzes" to share knowledge and experiences with others. We have also developed an outdoor area with cooking facilities, allowing us to enjoy our harvests straight from the land.

While creating all of this in our beloved Mrs Lewis Garden, I developed a simple and effective tool—a step-by-step course—to help you create your own forest garden faster and more easily than you ever thought possible.

Instead of struggling to find all the pieces on your own, here you get a complete guide that leads you through every step.

With our course, you can create your own forest garden design in just a few weeks – quickly, easily, and successfully!

- 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 might be a disadvantage when creating your forest garden, let me assure you that it doesn't have to be. With the right tools and guidance ...you can succeed just as well as a professional, even without formal training. It’s not about having a degree—it’s about having a passion for nature and a willingness to learn.

By following our step-by-step course you gain the knowledge and practical tools you need to design and implement your own forest garden.

The course is designed to be accessible and easy to understand, regardless of your previous experience. We guide you through every step, from planning and design to planting and maintenance, so you can turn your vision into a flourishing reality.

You don't need to be a trained garden designer to create something beautiful and sustainable. You just need the right support and inspiration. And that is exactly what we offer.

- 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.

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CREATE YOUR OWN FOREST GARDEN

Establish your own food forest cost-effective

Get ready to take the step towards a greener future – start your journey today! Invest in a course and learn how to turn your dream of a forest garden into reality.

I want to know more about how!

INTRODUCTORY COURSE

Forest Gardening

Week by Week, Module Content

Each module covers a wide range of topics and tasks. Study at your own pace.
You have access to the material for a full 12 months after registering!

Module 1 Part 1

Module 4

Module 1 Part 2

Module 5

Module 2

Module 6

Module 3

Module 7

Module 1 Part 1

Module 1 Part 2

Module 2

Module 3

Module 4

Module 5

Module 6

Module 7

YES – I WANT TO TAKE THE COURSE AND LEARN HOW TO CREATE MY OWN FOREST GARDEN!

Creating a Forest Garden and increasing the conditions for our
plants to thrive in it is EASY,
but only if you know HOW!

Without knowing exactly *how*, many people may feel unsure and hesitate to take the first step. But I want you to feel confident in yourself and your ability to succeed.

When we began the work of creating our forest garden, we did so with a solid design that included several key features—exactly what you will learn in this course!

We wanted not only to grow our own food but also to help support and enrich biodiversity by creating habitats and food sources for wildlife.

We wanted to harvest abundantly, for less and less effort right from the start.
We aimed to cultivate ENVIRONMENTALLY SMART, in harmony with nature's own cycles.
Working with biodiversity above and below ground.
Sustainable forest garden design, implementation, and the creation of multifunctional closed-loop systems Simple and convenient!
A lot done in a short time, Time-efficient, stylish, and easy to work with.

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.

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.

Imagine creating a lush forest garden that teems with life and diversity—a place where every plant has its own spot and function, and where nature itself works with you to achieve success.

It is your time to reach for the stars and plant a future where both you and nature can flourish. Let us begin this journey together—and see how easy it can be to make your dreams a reality!

VÄSTERGÅRDEN TODAY

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

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 from the 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

How Mrs Lewis Garden grew !

1. Observation & Creation of our Forest Garden

2. Implement & Maintain, Evaluate

3. Reflect, Revise, Time & Yield

....The Result?

As previously mentioned...

🌳 A high-producing forest garden!

By developing a well-conceived and robust forest garden design, we succeeded in creating a vibrant and productive garden that quickly set all key functions in motion.

We show you how to kickstart your vision and create a sustainable future where the power of nature and your dream work together in perfect harmony.

RETURNS THAT MEET EXPECTATIONS

Mrs. Lewis Gaden, Forest Garden

Instead of struggling to find all the pieces on your own, here you get a complete guide that leads you through every step.

With our course, you can create your own forest garden design in just a few weeks – quickly, easily, and successfully!

- Quick & Easy in just a few weeks!

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

By following our step-by-step course you gain the knowledge and practical tools you need to design and implement your own forest garden.

You don't need to be a trained garden designer to create something beautiful and sustainable. You just need the right support and inspiration. And that is exactly what we offer.

- 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!

❞

Jannica Lund

Artist, Graphic designer

❞

Susanne J Eriksson

Home grower

❞

Erika A H

Garden enthusiast

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!

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.

Establish your own food forest cost-effective

INTRODUCTORY COURSE

Forest Gardening

Week by Week, Module Content

Module 1 Part 1

Module 4

Module 1 Part 2

Module 5

Module 2

Module 6

Module 3

Module 7

Module 1 Part 1

Module 1 Part 2

Module 2

Module 3

Module 4

Module 5

Module 6

Module 7

MRS LEWIS GARDEN 2018 ...

Creating a Forest Garden and increasing the conditions for our plants to thrive in it is EASY, but only if you know HOW!

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

This is how we launched – in 6 weeks

A Step-By-Step Guide !

VÄSTERGÅRDEN TODAY

/ Mireille Lewis

How Mrs Lewis Garden grew !

1. Observation & Creation of our Forest Garden

2. Implement & Maintain, Evaluate

3. Reflect, Revise, Time & Yield

As previously mentioned...

🌳 A high-producing forest garden!

RETURNS THAT MEET EXPECTATIONS

Mrs. Lewis Gaden, Forest Garden

Instead of struggling to find all the pieces on your own, here you get a complete guide that leads you through every step.

HOW

For All Frustrated

Forest Garden Lovers, Experts & Growers

Leave Unfavorable Circumstances

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

What Our Course Participants Say

Forest Gardening in Practice

Mireille Lewis

Start Today! Buy the course now.

Establish your own food forest cost-effective

INTRODUCTORY COURSE

Forest Gardening

Week by Week, Module Content

Module 1 Part 1

Module 4

Module 1 Part 2

Module 5

Module 2

Module 6

Module 3

Module 7

Module 1 Part 1

Module 1 Part 2

Module 2

Module 3

Module 4

Module 5

Module 6

Module 7

MRS LEWIS GARDEN 2018 ...

Creating a Forest Garden and increasing the conditions for our plants to thrive in it is EASY, but only if you know HOW!

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

This is how we launched – in 6 weeks

A Step-By-Step Guide !

VÄSTERGÅRDEN TODAY

/ Mireille Lewis

How Mrs Lewis Garden grew !

1. Observation & Creation of our Forest Garden

2. Implement & Maintain, Evaluate

3. Reflect, Revise, Time & Yield

As previously mentioned...

🌳 A high-producing forest garden!

RETURNS THAT MEET EXPECTATIONS

Mrs. Lewis Gaden, Forest Garden

Creating a Forest Garden and increasing the conditions for our
plants to thrive in it is EASY,
but only if you know HOW!

Creating a Forest Garden and increasing the conditions for our
plants to thrive in it is EASY,
but only if you know HOW!