Levon Kendall
Founder and CEO of Foodscape, Levon is a former professional basketball player and a father of 3 with a passion for permaculture.
His upbringing in Vancouver was full of DIY projects but it was during his downtime from playing basketball in Spain when he began to seriously learn about permaculture and the urban agriculture movement. Then suddenly his 1 year old son was diagnosed with a tumour in his brain and everything changed. As his son heroically battled cancer his belief in the importance of eating fresh, organic, un-chemically-treated foods grew and grew. He founded Foodscape to help people create outdoor spaces that get them outside enjoying life and harvesting fresh, healthy foods.
Meet our founder
WHAT IS PERMACULTURE?
Permaculture = Permanent Agriculture.
We use techniques based on natural ecosystems and follow nature's wisdom to design spaces where a wide variety of crops can thrive together in layers, mutually benefitting each other, and enriching the soil over time.
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The three core ethics of permaculture are
1. Care for Earth
2. Care for People
3. Share the Surplus.
One of the main goals is to use smart design to minimize inputs and maximize outputs. In edible landscaping we look to combine a number of elements that all benefit each other and the system as a whole. Techniques for water harvesting, soil production, habitat creation, pest control and food production are some of the main components. By planting the right plants in the correct place we create a cohesive system that provides multiple functions for both the landscape, as well as those who use it, human and animal alike.
Why grow your own food?
Health:
-Nutrition: Fresh, delicious, nutrient-dense food is what our bodies thrive on, so feed yourself with the best fuel from right outside your door.
-Get outside: soaking up vitamin D and getting your hands dirty does wonders for lowering anxiety and regulating your mood
-Physical Activity: gardening is an activity you can enjoy long into your years to stay fit and healthy.
Wealth: Make a small investment now and pick free 'beyond organic' food for years to come! Harvest your own food and reduce your annual grocery bill.
Earth: There is no doubt that our current lifestyles cannot be maintained on this earth for long. Do your part by shrinking food miles and your carbon footprint. Also, create healthy habitat for birds, insects, and soil to help regenerate what's been lost.
