Skip the traditional landscaping upkeep and learn the art of regenerative gardening in harmony with nature. With 25 years of professional experience and training, I help you design practical spaces that conserve water, eliminate harmful chemicals, and thrive naturally without breaking your back or your wallet.
Explore ServicesTraditional gardening often feels like a constant battle against the elements—fighting weeds, chasing away pests, and forcing plants to grow where they don’t want to. I flip the script: we work with nature, not against it.
Instead of a traditional service where someone says, "I will take care of this for you," my philosophy is: "Let’s look at this together." I am here to share my knowledge of natural processes, empowering you with the skills, confidence, and ergonomics to cultivate your own thriving space.
I focus on water conservation, wildlife-friendly landscaping, and organic pest management to create an ecosystem that heals the earth while it blooms.
Your garden can be both a haven for pollinator protection and a source of fresh, homegrown food and flowers.
By simplifying maintenance naturally, I design low-upkeep systems that save money, conserve resources, and give you time back to actually enjoy your space.
Gardening should feel good. I integrate ergonomic gardening techniques so you can nurture your land comfortably without straining your body.
I don’t just talk about working with nature—we roll up our sleeves and make it happen together. Whether you are tending an expansive backyard or cultivating a collection of indoor plants, my services are designed to build your confidence, maximize your resources, and eliminate the need for harmful chemical interventions.
Tailored guidance uniquely focused on your specific goals, experience level, and space.
Hands-on learning where you’ll practice key techniques right alongside me, ensuring you feel confident doing them on your own.
A holistic evaluation of your outdoor gardens or indoor plantscaping to map out non-toxic, eco-friendly solutions.
Expert help balancing the beauty of ornamental flowers with the abundance of homegrown food.
Practical strategies focused on low-maintenance gardens that maximize your natural resources while reducing ongoing costs.
Integration of proper posture and ergonomics, teaching you how to work safely and comfortably so gardening remains a lifelong joy.
A Life Rooted in the Natural World
For me, gardening is a lifelong calling rooted in 25 years of professional experience with outdoor gardens and indoor plantscaping throughout our Pacific Northwest community. To offer a more ecological alternative to traditional landscaping, I earned my Permaculture Design Certificate under Toby Hemenway in 2011 in Portland OR, reframing yards as living, self-sustaining ecosystems. I’ve furthered my training with Horticulture courses at Portland Community College and classes on urban gardening and food cultivation with Rachel Freifelder and Marisha Auerbach. As a current BFA student at Western Washington University I bring a fresh, creative perspective to helping you simplify maintenance naturally.
What makes my coaching truly unique is how I bridge ecological design with human well-being and natural health. Grounded in a commitment to natural care, I have studied herbalism, cultivate plants for medicinal teas, and draw heavily on my degree in gerontology and studies in horticultural therapy to use nature as a tool for profound restoration. This holistic approach shapes how I coach whether teaching ergonomic gardening postures to protect your body, setting up indoor plantscaping, or establishing vibrant outdoor edibles. Instead of doing the work for you, let’s look at your garden together and build your confidence to co-create a thriving, resource-saving sanctuary.
My approach blends hands-on regional experience with deep, diverse training in ecological design and natural care:
I earned my Permaculture Design Certificate in Portland, OR under the renowned Toby Hemenway in 2011, establishing my foundation in systems that work with nature.
I have expanded my technical knowledge through horticulture classes at Portland Community College, urban gardening with Marisha Auerbach, and food-cultivation training with Rachel Freifelder.
My strong commitment to natural healthcare inspired me to study herbalism, and I actively cultivate plants to blend medicinal teas.
With a degree in gerontology, five years of elder care experience, and focused coursework in horticultural therapy, I understand how profoundly nature can heal us. I bring this unique background into my indoor plantscaping and coaching work to make gardening accessible, therapeutic, and joyful for every stage of life.
Let's explore your outdoor space or indoor plants, map out an eco-friendly assessment, and design an abundant system that works seamlessly for your life and body.
Contact me and Let’s Grow TogetherDiscover the permaculture networks and leaders that ground my gardening methodologies and teachings: