I’m here to be your garden guide

Meet Mo

Hey ya’ll! I’m Mo (aka Morgan Visalli) and I’m here to help you grow food, compost, and reconnect with nature in a regenerative and practical way. I’m a Certified Permaculture Designer (Quail Springs Permaculture) and garden consultant with over 10 years of experience in organic and regenerative gardening.

I have a Master’s in Environmental Science and Management from UC Santa Barbara, and I bring my background in ecology to how I design gardens — I think of them as a living ecosystem that I get to steward, with the fantastic perk of uber-fresh food!

My goal is to help you grow the most nutritious, flavorful food in a way that aligns with both your lifestyle and the patterns of nature. This results in a garden that is more resilient, lower maintenance, and better for the earth.

I’m also a Certified California Native Plant Landscaper, and love incorporating native plants into garden designs to add beauty, create wildlife habitat, and support biodiversity.

I’m currently tending land on ¾ acre in Ojai, California. If you are located in Southern/Central California, I would love to meet you for an in-person garden consultation or workshop. I also offer virtual courses, consulting, and design services to help bring your garden visions to life.

Education and Credentials

Master of Environmental Science & Management, UC Santa Barbara, 2014

Certified Permaculture Designer, Quail Springs Permaculture, 2021

Certified California Native Plant Landscaper, Ojai Valley Land Conservancy, 2024

Certified Water Harvesting Practitioner, Watershed Management Group, 2024

Fire Smart Landscape Design, Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council, 2026

Mo in the garden

I can help

 

Design your garden

Have you been eyeing a patch of backyard dirt or weeds and dreaming of what could be possible? I can help bring your edible garden visions to life with 1:1 consulting, offered in-person or virtually.

Teach you practical skills

It can be intimidating to jump headfirst into composting or growing food, especially when there is so much different information available. I can teach you practical skills, grounded in nature’s wisdom.

 
 
Two sets of hands holding a bowl of tomatoes