Question 1

What is a wildstead?

Accepted Answer

A homestead is land you claim. A wildstead is land you return. This is the design practice and education brand built around that difference.

Question 2

What changed about the business?

Accepted Answer

A lot, intentionally. Wildstead used to be a one-stop shop — retail, maintenance, on-site lessons, plant sourcing, the works. That chapter closed. What remains is sharper: high-touch design work for select clients, and a digital education platform built to teach the methodology at scale. Less of "everything," more of what matters.

I still offer Wildscaping design, Edible Garden design, and Human Habitat design. If these services interest you, there are places to initiate the design process on those pages. Click on the 3 lines in the top right of the website to find them easily.

Question 3

What do you no longer offer?

Accepted Answer

Wildscaping maintenance contracts. Vegetable garden maintenance for new clients. Plant sourcing for the public. Standalone on-site consultations or DIY lessons. These aren't services I deprioritized — they're services I retired so I could go deeper on what I actually do best.

HOWEVER:

I am building out a network of Preferred Providers - so if you need maintenance, plant sourcing, or other on-site support, the right person will be findable from here.

Question 4

The Wildstead I knew looks different. What happened?

Accepted Answer

The team got smaller — intentionally. Fewer projects means more depth on each one. If you're used to a larger operation, that's a real change. For the work itself, it's the right one.

Question 5

What's happening with Wildstead Supply Co.?

Accepted Answer

Wildstead Supply Co. is closing May 31, 2026. If you've shopped with us, taken a class there, or just loved the space — thank you. That community is exactly why this next version exists. The education, the methodology, and the design work are all still here, just in a form that can reach a lot more people.

The space itself is looking for its next steward. If you have the skills, the heart, and the mission — this is your moment. Reach out at info@wildstead.com

To follow along for the rest of the season, make sure you've signed up for the Wildstead Newsletter - that's where we'll do real-time updates.

You can also find a dedicated website page in the footer here on Wildstead.com.

Question 6

Will Wildstead Supply Co. have any final hours or events before closing?

Accepted Answer

Yes — final spring hours and any closing events will be announced via the newsletter and on the Wildstead Supply Co page, linked in the footer. Make sure you sign up for the Wildstead Newsletter to stay in the loop.

Question 7

Do you still do in-person workshops or speaking engagements?

Accepted Answer

Speaking, yes — that's expanding, not contracting. In-person workshops are on hold while the digital education platform gets its legs. Watch this space and sign up for the Wildstead Newsletter to get any live updates on public offerings.

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