“Our family worked with Mark in 2019 on a large apple orchard pruning project. We live on fifteen historic acres outside of Poulsbo with close to fifty apple trees that were planted generations ago. We were passionate about saving these apple trees which had experienced years of neglect. Before he began pruning, Mark spent the time to educate us on his approach, articulating his own passion for pruning and for the preservation of historic fruit trees. The structural and aesthetic transformation was remarkable; the next year, the trees bore more fruit than they ever had before. Mark was an absolute delight to work with, listening to us and advocating for the health of our trees. His professionalism and quality of work is exceptional.”

“Mark is a cultivator, not just of gardens but of gardeners. He does a great job of getting people engaged with their gardens””

“As many of us look for ways to increase our relationship with nature, we turn first to our own property. After gardening with many non-native plants for several decades, I decided to venture into the woods surrounding the ornamental garden I’d established. Thanks to Mark, I’m enjoying a new world, though it’s just steps away from the house. Mark has completed two projects for me, the first being a native sedge meadow on the septic drainfield (lawns don’t benefit the natural world). This year I asked Mark to showcase the many gorgeous madrone trees along the front of the property. He removed some minor and dead trees, amplifying the view of the madrones and making my small forest healthier. It’s a pleasure to partner with someone so knowledgeable about small and big ways to nurture the environment.”

“Mark and Hannah are knowledgeable and devoted stewards of the land, and their passion for ecologically sound, restorative plant and soil care is evident in everything they do. A pear tree that hadn’t borne edible fruit for many years produced some of the best pears I’ve ever tasted after Mark worked his magic on it! Mark and Hannah are reliable, hardworking, and always happy to answer questions. They are a delight to work with, and I wholeheartedly recommend them.”

“I had never pruned a fruit tree before inheriting several trees that hadn’t been maintained in a decade. Mark was remarkably knowledgeable about the state the trees were in and the best ways to improve their health and promote quality fruit growth. He walked us through the process carefully, educating us about all the tricks he has picked up from a long history of tree and plant curation. Not only did we enjoy a season of quality fruit, we now feel confident in our ability to thoughtfully maintain these trees into the future.”

“I can’t say enough good about Mark & Hannah and Wassail Ecological Landcare. My sister and I were lucky enough to cross paths with Mark and Hannah when our sister passed away. They were very caring and helpful when we needed help with a the very large task of getting control of the overgrown vegetation in her yard. They are very hard working and Mark is very knowledgeable about the plant world. We would definitely recommend them.”