The mOrganic Method

mOrganic means “more organic.” It’s our shorthand for a design approach rooted in observation, restraint, and long-term thinking.

Working With Nature, Not Against It

The mOrganic Method is a practical framework for designing and caring for landscapes by working with natural systems rather than constantly fighting them. Instead of forcing outcomes through heavy inputs or rigid schedules, we pay attention to how land, plants, water, soil, and seasons already interact — and design in alignment with those patterns.

This approach isn’t about ideology or perfection. It’s about making landscapes that function well, look good, and become easier to care for over time.

Observing Natural Patterns and Relationships

The natural world offers constant feedback if you take the time to observe it. Water follows predictable paths. Plants reveal where light, soil, and moisture are most favorable. Healthy systems show balance between growth, rest, and renewal.

Before making design decisions, we look for these patterns:

• How water naturally moves through a property
• Where plants thrive with minimal intervention
• Seasonal cycles of growth and dormancy
• Relationships between soil biology, plants, insects, and light

When landscapes are designed with these relationships in mind, they tend to regulate themselves more effectively — requiring fewer corrections later.

What “More Organic” Means in Practice

Being “more organic” doesn’t mean rigid rules or all-or-nothing standards. It means making thoughtful choices that reduce unnecessary inputs and support long-term health.

In practice, this often looks like:

• Designing for balance and maturity rather than instant results
• Supporting soil biology so plants can thrive naturally
• Choosing timing and layout that reduce stress on plants
• Allowing systems to develop rather than forcing constant change

The goal is not minimal effort — it’s appropriate effort, applied where it matters most.

Reducing Artificial and Inorganic Inputs

Many conventional landscapes rely heavily on synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides to correct problems after they appear. In our experience, those problems are often symptoms of design decisions made earlier.

By prioritizing soil health, plant spacing, airflow, diversity, and seasonal timing, many issues can be reduced before they require intervention. This allows us to minimize reliance on artificial and inorganic inputs whenever possible.

This matters especially for families who grow and eat food at home. When design supports plant health naturally, there’s less need for substances that homeowners would prefer not to introduce into their soil, food, or living spaces.

Regenerative Thinking at a Residential Scale

Regenerative agriculture focuses on systems that improve over time rather than degrade. While often discussed at farm scale, the underlying principles apply just as well to residential landscapes.

A regenerative landscape:

• Builds soil fertility instead of depleting it
• Supports diverse life rather than narrowing it
• Becomes more resilient with age
• Requires fewer replacements and corrections over time

At the home scale, this translates into landscapes that age gracefully — growing more stable, productive, and predictable year after year.

Permaculture as a Design Influence

Our work is informed by ecological design principles often referred to as permaculture — a discipline that emphasizes observation, systems thinking, and permanence. Permaculture places particular importance on understanding relationships within natural systems before intervening.

We apply these principles selectively and practically, adapting them to residential landscapes and real households. Homeowners don’t need to learn permaculture themselves — they benefit from its application through thoughtful design and care.

How the mOrganic Method Shows Up in Real Projects

This approach influences decisions at every stage of our work:

• Planning before planting
• Layout and access before density
• Soil health before cosmetic fixes
• Seasonal rhythm instead of year-round forcing
• Maintenance as stewardship, not just routine labor

Each decision is made with the long view in mind — supporting beauty, function, and resilience together.

Seasonal Rhythm as a Design Tool

Natural systems don’t operate at a constant pace, and landscapes shouldn’t either. The MorgAnic Method works with the natural rhythm of the year:

• Summer: care, irrigation reliability, and harvest
• Fall: soil building and transition
• Winter: observation, planning, and refinement
• Spring: planting and establishment

When seasonal work follows a clear plan, each season builds on the last rather than resetting every few months.

Who This Approach Is For

This approach tends to resonate most with homeowners who:

• Value both design and function
• Care about the long-term health of their land
• Want to reduce unnecessary chemical inputs
• Are comfortable building thoughtfully over time
• Prefer intention and stewardship over trends

It may be less aligned with those seeking the fastest or cheapest cosmetic results, or landscapes that depend on constant chemical correction.

Who We Are

Market Street Farms is led by Morgan Harabedian, whose background in biology and ecology informs a design approach grounded in systems thinking and long-term observation. Ongoing study in permaculture design continues to shape how landscapes are planned, established, and cared for over time.

This work is driven by continued learning, attention to detail, and respect for the natural systems that already surround us.

Applying This Approach to Your Property

Every property is different. The mOrganic Method adapts to the specific conditions, goals, and constraints of each site. Many clients begin with a single area or season and build gradually as their landscape matures.

If you’d like to explore how this approach could apply to your property, the next step is a simple landscape planning intake.