about
Groundswell is a landscape design studio specializing in fostering people-plant relationships through naturalistic and ecologically sensitive planting plans for urban gardens. We offer site-specific design approaches for outdoor spaces that include the needs of humans, plants, and wildlife alike. Our personalized, collaborative approach to working with clients is intended to help them feel empowered in the process of building and caring for their gardens.
Owner Abigail Pierce is a landscape designer, horticultural consultant, and interdisciplinary artist. Her interests involve multi-species design, labor and land care, and ecologically sensitive horticulture.
Abigail received a master’s degree in landscape architecture from the University of Oregon, and a bachelor’s degree in Sculpture and Drawing from Bennington College. She has been a landscape and horticultural practitioner working in the Portland Metro area for 20+ years.
