# Terra Firma Permagardens **Trade:** Landscaping · **Address:** 155 Monument Rd, Orleans, MA 02653 · **Phone:** (774) 722-9514 · **Website:** http://www.thisisterrafirma.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.6/5** (medium confidence) — from 7 reviews across 3 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Terra Firma Permagardens is run out of Orleans by Peter Jensen. The business's own website describes an international consulting and training program that teaches nutrition-focused permagardens and regenerative agriculture to NGOs, foundations and government agencies abroad -- it does not market residential landscaping to Cape Cod homeowners. Despite that, seven Google reviews from 2024 and 2025 describe Peter doing hands-on stormwater and drainage work directly for Cape Cod homeowners. Reviewers in Orleans and Brewster credit him with stopping yard flooding and erosion: burying downspout pipe to redirect runoff into a saturation area, building a rock riverway to funnel roof and deck water around a yard, regrading and reseeding an eroding sandy slope into a stable hillside, and diverting water that had been leaking into a foundation. Several reviewers call the finished work both functional and attractive, and describe Peter as knowledgeable about stormwater and easy to work with. Because the company's own site never lists residential landscaping among its services, a Cape Cod homeowner should confirm directly with Peter whether he is currently taking on yard drainage or erosion-control projects, and get a clear scope and price before booking -- none of that is stated anywhere in the available evidence. He looks like the right call for a homeowner with a specific drainage, erosion, or foundation-water problem who found him by word of mouth, rather than someone looking for general landscaping or lawn care. **Strengths:** - Drainage and erosion fixes — homeowners repeatedly credit lasting solutions to yard flooding - Detailed craftsmanship — reviews describe specific completed terracing and grading work - Pleasant to work with — several reviewers call him easy and professional **Concerns:** - Service scope unclear — the business's own website never mentions residential landscaping - Limited review volume — only seven Google reviews on file **Where sources disagree:** - The business's own website describes only an international agroecology/nutrition-security NGO training program and never mentions residential Cape Cod landscaping, yet seven Google reviews from 2024-2025 describe Peter performing hands-on stormwater and drainage work directly for Cape Cod homeowners. ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Terra Firma's own website presents an international agroecology and nutrition-security training and consulting program for NGOs, foundations and government agencies, headquartered on Cape Cod, with no residential landscaping services described. _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://www.thisisterrafirma.com) — “Terra Firma is an international agroecology/nutrition-security training and consulting organization headquartered on Cape Cod that trains NG…” - Multiple Cape Cod homeowners credit Peter with resolving chronic yard flooding and erosion through custom terracing, buried drainage pipe, and regrading. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmZ3VEbFp3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x652415328135127d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDfguDlZw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Peter’s vision to protect the aquifer by strengthening the ecosystem is important to preserving clean water on Cape Cod. I was inspired t…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNmN0lIZ2ZREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x652415328135127d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICf7IHgfQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Peter has imagined and completed several projects on our small, but hilly, property over the past few years. The most transformative is a…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzcV9td29nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x652415328135127d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID3q_mwogE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The side slope of our house was a sand pit after construction and years of too much clearing. Peter was able to come in and re-create a …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChRDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzczh3VRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x652415328135127d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC3s8wU%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ My yard was in terrible shape…years of water run off from rain and two downspouts had caused a lot of damage. Peter buried pipes to steer…” - A homeowner whose basement was flooding from foundation water reported Peter diverted the water with a design that also improved the yard's appearance. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNYaHB5VzFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x652415328135127d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICXhpyW1gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had water building up around the foundation and every time it rained it leaked into the basement. It was a nightmare. We called Peter …” - Reviewers repeatedly describe Peter as knowledgeable about stormwater and a pleasure to work with. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuajV1VUdnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x652415328135127d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDnj5uUGg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Peter has a keen understanding and knowledge of storm water. He created a functional yet beautiful water garden to capture the rain water…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuaTdPb1p3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x652415328135127d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDni7OoZw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Peter's functional approaches to stormwater control are simply beautiful. He is incredibly knowledgable and his enthusiasm for sharing th…” - Stormwater management and drainage-focused landscape design, including buried pipe runoff diversion, terracing, and regrading eroding slopes. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmZ3VEbFp3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x652415328135127d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDfguDlZw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Peter’s vision to protect the aquifer by strengthening the ecosystem is important to preserving clean water on Cape Cod. I was inspired t…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNmN0lIZ2ZREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x652415328135127d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICf7IHgfQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Peter has imagined and completed several projects on our small, but hilly, property over the past few years. The most transformative is a…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzcV9td29nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x652415328135127d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID3q_mwogE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The side slope of our house was a sand pit after construction and years of too much clearing. Peter was able to come in and re-create a …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChRDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzczh3VRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x652415328135127d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC3s8wU%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ My yard was in terrible shape…years of water run off from rain and two downspouts had caused a lot of damage. Peter buried pipes to steer…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNYaHB5VzFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x652415328135127d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICXhpyW1gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had water building up around the foundation and every time it rained it leaked into the basement. It was a nightmare. We called Peter …” - Google shows 5 stars from 7 ratings, matching the 7 detailed reviews available. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Terra%20Firma%20Permagardens&query_place_id=ChIJm_1zhptr-4kRfRI1gTIVJGU) — “Google: 5★ from 7 ratings” - The business's own marketing site never describes residential landscaping as a service line, so scope, pricing, and current availability for Cape Cod homeowner projects should be confirmed directly. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.thisisterrafirma.com) — “Terra Firma is an international agroecology/nutrition-security training and consulting organization headquartered on Cape Cod that trains NG…” - Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmZ3VEbFp3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x652415328135127d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDfguDlZw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Peter’s vision to protect the aquifer by strengthening the ecosystem is important to preserving clean water on Cape Cod. I was inspired t…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNmN0lIZ2ZREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x652415328135127d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICf7IHgfQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Peter has imagined and completed several projects on our small, but hilly, property over the past few years. The most transformative is a…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzcV9td29nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x652415328135127d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID3q_mwogE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The side slope of our house was a sand pit after construction and years of too much clearing. Peter was able to come in and re-create a …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChRDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMzczh3VRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x652415328135127d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC3s8wU%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ My yard was in terrible shape…years of water run off from rain and two downspouts had caused a lot of damage. Peter buried pipes to steer…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNYaHB5VzFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x652415328135127d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICXhpyW1gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had water building up around the foundation and every time it rained it leaked into the basement. It was a nightmare. We called Peter …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuajV1VUdnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x652415328135127d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDnj5uUGg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Peter has a keen understanding and knowledge of storm water. He created a functional yet beautiful water garden to capture the rain water…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuaTdPb1p3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x652415328135127d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDni7OoZw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Peter's functional approaches to stormwater control are simply beautiful. He is incredibly knowledgable and his enthusiasm for sharing th…” ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search ## Sources - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Terra%20Firma%20Permagardens&query_place_id=ChIJm_1zhptr-4kRfRI1gTIVJGU): 5.0★ from 7 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Terra%20Firma%20Permagardens&query_place_id=ChIJm_1zhptr-4kRfRI1gTIVJGU): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://www.thisisterrafirma.com): Self-reported profile and service details ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · elisabeth tunney · 2025-01-04**: Peter’s vision to protect the aquifer by strengthening the ecosystem is important to preserving clean water on Cape Cod. I was inspired to ask him to do work on my property because of the work he has been doing at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Orleans. My property in Brewster lies on two slopes a… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Robin McIntyre · 2024-12-26**: Peter has imagined and completed several projects on our small, but hilly, property over the past few years. The most transformative is a rock riverway that funnels water from the roof and deck around the yard to reduce erosion. It’s beautiful and very effective! He has likewise transformed our sand… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Exec- Impact100Westchester · 2024-11-19**: The side slope of our house was a sand pit after construction and years of too much clearing. Peter was able to come in and re-create a rolling wooded and grassy hillside that captures the runoff and will stabilize the whole area. He was a pleasure to work with and went above and beyond in the wor… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · KATHRINE LETOURNEAU · 2024-11-09**: My yard was in terrible shape…years of water run off from rain and two downspouts had caused a lot of damage. Peter buried pipes to steer the downspout water down the hill into a saturation hole. He brought in loam/mulch mixture and reduced the incline of the property which he then prepared and see… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Donna Wright · 2024-10-15**: We had water building up around the foundation and every time it rained it leaked into the basement. It was a nightmare. We called Peter at Terra Firma Permagardens, and he came over right away to assess the situation. He came up with a brilliant and absolutely beautiful design to divert the water, … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joyce Pepi · 2024-10-11**: Peter has a keen understanding and knowledge of storm water. He created a functional yet beautiful water garden to capture the rain water and preserve the landscape. We highly recommend Peter. He is also a pleasure to work with. Michael and Joyce Pepi - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Linda Fox · 2024-10-10**: Peter's functional approaches to stormwater control are simply beautiful. He is incredibly knowledgable and his enthusiasm for sharing the principles behind his work helped me understand how important it is to take steps, in my own yard, to protect our water resources. Thank you, Peter! --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-22T13:28:43.172Z. Cite as: Terra Firma Permagardens — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/terra-firma-permagardens-orleans) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/terra-firma-permagardens-orleans