Studio Van der Park

About Studio Van der Park

Studio Van der Park designs and advises on forest gardens, ecosystems, and edible public spaces. Marije also gives courses and workshops about nature and gardening.

Design and advice

Marije designs and creates edible forest gardens, green schoolyards, healthy parks, and edible public gardens. The forest gardens are designed according to the principles of permaculture.

• Edible forest gardens
• Green schoolyards
• Healthy parks
• Edible public gardens
• Advice on ecosystems and edible public spaces

Courses and workshops

She gives courses and workshops about connecting with nature and garden-related topics.

• Connection between People and Nature
• Forest garden workshops
• Composting workshops
• Wild food foraging workshops

How it works

The design process for an edible forest garden involves observation, preparation, design, and realization. The plan takes garden functions, soil, sun, wind, and planting into account.

• Observation
• Preparation
• Design
• Realization

About the owner

Marije describes her work as a designer, permaculturist, and yogi. Her studies include a program at the Design Academy, permaculture training, and Kundalini yoga teacher training.