Tellurian Gardens, started in 2009 as a sustainable landscaping company, is committed to connecting people and place through the urban landscape. This connection is the portal for people to enjoy the natural environment. The landscapes created possess function and form which will stimulate the senses and offer invitation for years to come. It begins with the creation of a mindful landscape design and then translates into the installation of a functional landscape that reflects the wants and needs of the people enjoying its beauty. Through an innovative, organic maintenance program, the landscaping is guided to sustain its health into the future by reducing the use of unnecessary additives that are harmful to the environment. This earth conscious process is a minimal trace process for Portland landscaping and will facilitate connecting people with place.