Cold Springs Farm
Port Hope, Ontario
Goals & Intentions:
Establish an organic CSA farm and orchard
Address water drainage issues—excess water pooling in the production area while other areas remained dry
Enhance the existing old orchard with complementary polycultures
Increase biodiversity and wildlife habitat
Solutions & Work:
Developed a grading plan using swales to capture and redistribute seasonal runoff efficiently
Installed culverts and swales to manage water flow, reducing flooding in key areas
Designed a seasonally dry riverbed to divert water from the residence and create an attractive pollinator garden
Improved growing conditions while increasing biodiversity and wildlife habitat
