Mohammad Saleh –Mostadam's Founder
Mohammad Saleh is a permaculture designer, educator, and eco-artist with over a decade of experience in sustainable design, ecological restoration, and environmental education.
His journey began with a deep calling to reconnect with nature, leading him to WWOOFing, off-grid living, and permaculture certification from the UK Permaculture Institute. He founded Mostadam EcoDesign, a platform dedicated to urban gardening, teacher training, and green school projects, which now make up the core of his work.
Mohammad has designed eco-gardens for refugees, bioremediation projects, and healing gardens blending sustainability with art.
The Journey that led to Mostadam
From Inner Calling to Global Impact.
✨ Inner Calling for Nature
A deep inner calling emerged to live in harmony with nature, leading to writing prose about connection with the Earth and a longing for sustainability.
🌍 WWOOFing & Off-Grid Experience in Turkey
Traveled to Turkey for a WWOOFing experience at an off-grid site, immersing in sustainable living. This journey aligned with my partner pursuing a Master’s degree in Turkey.
🏕️ Managing an Off-Grid Educational Center (Turkey)
Managed an off-grid ecological educational center, where I immersed myself in renewable energy, ecological building, permaculture, and holistic education.
📚 Permaculture Designer Certification
Received my Permaculture Designer Certification, solidifying my foundation in sustainable design and ecological practices.
🌿 First Projects & Self-Sufficiency
I launched my first independent projects, which allowed me to apply permaculture principles hands-on. These projects not only provided financial self-sufficiency but also helped me compost my fears, giving me the confidence to expand my journey.
🌍 Mostadam EcoDesign Founded
A deep inner calling emerged to live in harmony with nature, leading to writing prose about connection with the Earth and a longing for sustainability.
🏫 Expanding into Schools & Teacher Training
The first post-Mostadam projects opened the door to working with schools, training teachers, and educating students on sustainability. These initiatives led to the implementation of green projects in educational institutions, shaping a path that now occupies 90% of my work a decade later.
🎨Eco -Art Journey Begins
Started merging art and sustainability, creating healing gardens, refugee garden projects, and bioremediation installations to inspire ecological awareness.
🎓 Expanding Teaching & Training
Started offering PDC courses and sustainability workshops, working with NGOs, schools, and local communities to spread permaculture knowledge.
🎓 Certified Permaculture Teacher
Became a certified Permaculture Teacher through the UK Permaculture Institute, granting me the credibility to issue international certificates for permaculture designers.
📖 Permaculture Teacher Training in Spain
Joined an international permaculture teacher training, refining educational approaches and expanding my impact in sustainability education.
🟢 2025 – Rooted & Growing Forward
Continuing to focus on permaculture education, community engagement, and the creation of digital content and eco-art that inspire ecological awareness and action.