Maggie Gelbwaks

wizard - writer - editor - grant administrator - permaculturist

high altitude Colorado microfarmer and freelance writer

I live in the mountains of south-central Colorado. I spend my time skiing, climbing, hiking, gardening, scheming, and writing.

Writing

My nonfiction beat tends toward perspectives, opinions, and research articles about agriculture, community, and the future of farming. My pet project is musing about prog rock. Check out my published pieces:

Permaculture - "the dirt wizard"

I received my Permaculture Design Certificate from Oregon State University in 2020. I do site consultations and 5-year suggestions remotely across North America. I offer more in-depth in-person consultations in my practice areas of Colorado, Vermont, and New Hampshire.

My half-acre home site, located 8,000' from sea level, is dedicated to intensive vegetable/herb/dirt farming. Current projects include developing the perfect extra-hot cayenne pepper and growing cucumbers at scale in a high and dry environment.

Want to talk about writing or dirt? Email me: gelbwax@gmail.com