Séamus Maclennan
Horticulture, Wildlife Biology, Permaculture, Design
Séamus Maclennan
Horticulture, Wildlife Biology, Permaculture, Design
I’m drawn to both cultivated and uncultivated landscapes. I’ve worked as a wildlife biologist and professional horticulturist. This site illustrates some of my experience and interests.
PERMACULTURE
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PERMACULTURE
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After graduating from the School of Professional Horticulture at New York Botanical Garden I worked in the northeastern US, in Connecticut, Pennsylvania and New York. I gained experience in fine gardening and the day to day operation of botanical gardens.
I lived for several years on a privately-owned island off the coast of south-eastern USA. As the horticulturist for Little St Simons eco-resort, I grew vegetables, cut flowers, herbs, fruit and native plants. I had the opportunity to apply my knowledge of permaculture design, vermicomposting and hydroponics.
I’ve learnt that growing food for people while creating beautiful spaces is perhaps my favourite type of work.
Olive oil infused with organically-grown herbs from the garden
GARDENING
GARDENING
I consider myself, above all, a craftsman. My classical training at the New York Botanical Garden means that I enjoy the techniques and practices of gardening. I take pleasure in the analog nature of what I do.
Conservation
Conservation
“Curiosity. Adventure. Delight.”
As a wildlife biologist I've had the privilege of working in some remote wilderness areas. I believe those places and communities should be protected. But I believe the most important changes in policy and attitude toward the environment often happen in cities and towns.
I think that most people want to live in a healthier, cleaner world and that children should play outside. Encouraging people to engage with green spaces, and reconnecting people with the food they eat are the first steps toward this change. And what better way to reconnect with food than to see it being grown?
