My background in the fine arts has influenced my approach to garden design, prioritizing aesthetics. Additionally, my fourteen years as Caretaker of the Community Arts Center in Wallingford, PA, have equipped me with valuable knowledge about the specific needs of plants in a living landscape.

I believe gardens have the potential to transcend their role as mere places of relaxation and enjoyment. They can also play a crucial supporting role in surrounding ecosystems. By emulating nature’s templates, gardens can provide essential food and habitat opportunities for pollinators and other wildlife.

We must consider whether our landscaping contributes to the health of our planet or poses a burden to air and water quality without offering any ecosystem services. I firmly believe that it is our collective responsibility to take proactive steps towards preserving the health of our planet by making positive changes wherever we can.