About Green Drainage Design & Consulting
I’m Dr. Jenn Pickering Auchter—better known online as Jenn of Earth. I bring a rare blend of expertise to backyard landscapes: as a former Research Geoscientist at Shell International, I solved complex drainage and sediment challenges across the globe, and now, as a Research Professor at the University of Memphis, I apply that scientific precision to local landscapes.
With a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt and a deep scientific understanding of sedimentation, erosion, and water flow, I help Memphis businesses and homeowners tackle flooding, soil issues, and rain garden design using data-driven, permaculture-informed strategies. My mission is to transform soggy lawns into sustainable, low-maintenance, practical ecosystems using nature-based solutions.
Whether you're facing persistent pooling or you’re eager to cultivate a rain-fed food garden, I offer clear, effective guidance grounded in both global geoscience and permaculture principles. Welcome to a forward-thinking, eco-smart way to care for your land.
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