Permaculture and Herbal Farming Consultancy

Together we plan how to apply the principles of permaculture and herbal farming in your own garden or growing space.

At Şifa Köyü we work with heirloom seeds, chemical-free growing and methods that do not exhaust the soil; our produce holds EU-approved organic farming certification. In the consultancy we bring that experience to your own space: a balcony, a garden or a field.

What happens in the consultancy?

First we talk about your space and what you want from it. Then we look together at soil, water, seed and seasonal planning according to your needs.

The consultancy takes its shape entirely from what you need. Write to us and we will get back to you to go through the details.

Frequently asked questions

What is permaculture and herbal farming consultancy?

It’s practical planning help for anyone who wants to grow by permaculture and herbal farming principles in their own space. At Şifa Köyü we grow from heirloom seeds, without chemicals and without wearing out the soil, and I bring that experience to your plot. It’s about farming and garden planning; it isn’t a health service.

What happens in a permaculture consultancy with you?

We begin by talking about your space and what you’d like from it. From there we go through soil, water, seed and seasonal planning together, in whatever depth your project calls for. Nothing comes off a template; your needs decide what we cover. send us a message describing your space and we’ll tell you how we could start.

Can I practise permaculture on a balcony or in a small garden?

Yes, you can. I work with whatever space you have, whether that’s a balcony, a garden or a whole field. The questions stay the same at every scale: what the soil is like, where the water comes from, which seeds to sow and when. We size the plan to your space and to the time you can give it.

Do you work with heirloom seeds and chemical-free growing?

Yes, that’s how we farm at Şifa Köyü. We sow heirloom seeds, grow without chemicals and choose methods that don’t exhaust the soil. In the consultancy I share what that has taught us and we look at how it could work on your land. Which seeds and methods suit you depends on your space, so we decide that together.

Where in Turkey do you offer permaculture consultancy?

That depends on your space, so we settle it when we talk. Şifa Köyü, the farm this experience comes from, is in Şile, Istanbul. Write to us with where your balcony, garden or field is and what you have in mind, and we’ll tell you how we can work, whether a visit is possible, and what it would cost.

Is there a farm near Istanbul where I can learn permaculture gardening?

Yes, in a way: our permaculture and herbal farming consultancy grows out of Şifa Köyü, our farm in Şile, Istanbul. We grow from heirloom seeds, without chemicals, and our produce holds EU-approved organic farming certification. I’m Merve Tüfekçi, and in the consultancy we talk about your balcony, garden or field, then plan soil, water, seed and season together. Write to us and we will tell you how we can work and whether a farm visit is possible.

Do you offer permaculture consultancy in English for expats in Turkey?

Yes, we offer the permaculture and herbal farming consultancy in English, for expats and anyone starting a garden in Turkey. I’m Merve Tüfekçi, and I bring what we have learned at Şifa Köyü in Şile, Istanbul, to your own space, whether a balcony, a garden or a field. We start from what you want, then look at soil, water, seed and seasonal planning. Write to us with where your space is and we will get back to you.