Discover the wonder, freshness
and convenience of growing
your own organic food.
GROW
veggies that are more nutrient-dense than industrial organic produce
HARVEST
the freshest and most flavorful produce right when you need it
REDUCE
the carbon footprint and waste created through grocery distribution
Anyone can grow food!
Grow your own organic, nutrient-dense food with Newfound Foodscapes. We will design, plant, and teach you how — or we can even grow it for you! You can grow food anywhere, so look around and pick a sunny patch (or a few different spots) for your Newfound edible garden — lawns, front yards, parking strips, along a fence, patios, and even window ledges!
OUR SERVICES
FOODSCAPE DESIGN
We transform your space into a beautiful, high-yielding edible ecosystem, specializing in designs that maximize harvest in any size space. Our garden designs combine aesthetic appeal with intensive, ecologically sound planting techniques.
Kitchen & Herb Garden Design
Permaculture & Ecological Landscape Design
Custom Raised Bed & Trellis Design & Fabrication
Large-Scale Acreage Land Strategy
Biomimicry Systems Design
Community Garden Design
Chicken Coop and Compost Systems Design
PERSONAL FARMING
Let us handle the labor so you can enjoy the bounty. We offer both project-based cleanup and full-service management to keep your garden productive and pristine year-round, regardless of its scale.
Personal Farmer Memberships, Weekly or Bi-Weekly
Seasonal Garden Transitions
Organic Garden Maintenance
Orchard Management & Fruit Tree Pruning
Chicken Coop Setup & Maintenance
Compost Systems Setup & Maintenance
GARDEN COACHING
Take the guesswork out of growing your own food. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to cultivate a beautiful, abundant garden through hands-on teaching and actionable plans. We can help you get off to a good start or help troubleshoot whats happening.
4-Season Mentorship Plan
One-Time Coaching Sessions
Discounted Coaching Session Blocks
Group Gardening Workshops
WHO WE WORK WITH
Family Households
We empower families to foster a deep connection to their food source, helping households become healthier and more self-sufficient right in their own yards.
Residential Properties
& HOAs
We transform shared grounds by replacing unused lawn with beautiful, low-maintenance edible gardens that enhance biodiversity and serve as valuable community gathering spaces.
Commercial Businesses
We utilize your unused commercial space to design a beautiful, ecological edible garden that showcases your investment in community health and sustainability for employees and partners.
Private Estates & Chefs
We design, install, and maintain diverse edible landscapes for Estates, ensuring Personal Chefs have immediate, access to the freshest ingredients right outside the kitchen door.
Communities
& Non-Profits
We convert empty lots or underutilized community space into valuable, food-producing assets that supply neighbors with nutritious food & build resilience.
Farms & Land Stewards
We partner with farms, dairies, and agricultural businesses to create strategic land plans that maximize ecological health and diversify income streams. Branding and communication services are also available through our sister company.
OUR MISSION
As a community, we can grow a resilient and equitable local food system, growing food through regenerative organic practices that are both better for us and better for the planet.
MEET THE TEAM
Newfound Foodscapes is the vision of husband and wife team, Marcus Carini and Beth Leonardo. Based in Alameda, California, they are also brand designers together at Double Six Design and partners in homeschooling their two uber-creative children. This culture of intentional living and self-growth is an integral part of their family's daily life, which they bring to every garden project.
MARCUS CARINI
Marcus founded Newfound Foodscapes in 2021 to promote a more resilient local food system. His passion for growing and cooking slow food is rooted in the traditions of his Italian-American family. As our Lead Grower and Garden Coach, he specializes in hands-on cultivation and teaching others the skills needed for self-sufficiency. Marcus also designs and builds custom woodwork—like raised beds and trellises—that perfectly combines beauty and function in the garden.
Marcus contributes to the local food movement as a Board Member of the Alameda Backyard Growers Education Committee.
Certifications
Permaculture Design 2023
Civic Urban Farmer, UC Davis Ext WIFSS 2022
Education
BFA, Academy of Art University, 2005
BETH LEONARDO
Beth is a passionate urban environmentalist focused on helping land stewards make a positive ecological impact. Her professional experience as a brand designer created a sharp awareness of industrial food system flaws, motivating her to use strategic design skills to heal the land while nourishing communities. As our Lead Permaculture Designer, she guides the vision for larger landscape design projects, specializing in incorporating ecologically efficient systems that mimic nature's own processes.
Beth contributes her strategic perspective as a Board Member on the Land Strategy Committee for the Three Springs Community Farm Foundation.
Certifications
Permaculture Design 2023
Civic Urban Farmer, UC Davis Ext WIFSS 2022
Education
BFA, Academy of Art University 2005
BA, Connecticut College 2000
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING
“My daughter and I now have a routine when we come home from school and work — harvesting from the garden and preparing dinner together. Our veggies are more flavorful than the grocery store. I feel like my taste buds are changing. ”
Aaron from Alameda, CA
PERSONAL FARMER MEMBERSHIP
“As someone who has used Marcus’ new business services — I’m beyond impressed and happy with what we did!! We are now having salads from our lettuce bar — we have a salsa bar, broccoli and cauliflower etc etc!! He is still giving me pointers.”
Inome from Alameda, CA
RAISED BED BUILD + GARDEN COACHING
“Having a living salad bar in the backyard is amazing. Everything tastes so fresh, and the kids enjoy eating the vegetables they harvest. It’s like a Whole Foods outside my door…but better.”
Somill from Lafayette, CA
EDIBLE GARDEN DESIGN/BUILD
+ PERSONAL FARMER MEMBERSHIP
