About
Why Dandelion you might ask? Dandelion has been seen by many wrongfully as a nuisance plant. In fact, Dandelions are indicative of compacted and nutrient deficient soil. They employ their long tap root to break up soil, aerating soil while transporting nutrients to initiate soil remediation. The so-called weeds play an important role in restoring and revitalizing our disturbed ecosystems.
With our design expertise, we encourage customers to incorporate a regenerative landscape design with medicinal and edible plants in order to return nutrient dense food back to their dining tables and at the same time assist our earth's ecosystem to become healthier as well. We have also been incorporating stormwater management techniques to recharge the water cycle.
Mission
Our Mission is to convert all the unused lawn into climate resilient system that not only provides ecological function but also creates resilient communities all over the DMV area.
Vision
Our Vision is to create a beacon of hope for a climate resilient future by following permaculture principles such as earth care, people care, and return of the surplus. We envision a transition to an ecological conscious society with regenerative food and sustainable energy systems in-grained in the fabric of communities.
Arman
Milanian
Founder/ Ecosystem Designer
Arman is an ecosystem restoration specialist and passionate advocate for regenerative landscapes.
With a background in mechanical engineering and intellectual property, his journey took an unexpected turn in 2016 when he discovered permaculture at Atitlán Organics in Guatemala. That experience ignited a lifelong mission: to transform underutilized spaces into thriving, food-producing ecosystems.
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His dedication led him to train at Forested, a pioneering 10-acre food forest in Bowie, Maryland, where he spent eight years under the mentorship of Lincoln Smith. Seeking to expand his knowledge, Arman also worked on stormwater management solutions in desert climates at Greening the Desert Project, gaining hands-on experience in resilient land design.
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With Dandelion Foodscapes, Arman is reimagining how we interact with our environment—turning lawns into foodscapes, integrating stormwater solutions, and fostering a deeper connection between people and their food. He believes that edible landscapes aren’t just about growing food; they’re about building climate resilience, restoring biodiversity, and empowering communities.