About Me

I have loved gardens and gardening for many years.  That love was probably instilled in me by my Mom and Aunt—both lovely, creative gardeners in their own right.  After a successful career in publishing and software (and 30 chilly years in the Midwest), it has been a dream and honor to change careers and work professionally as a garden designer in the beautiful Bay Area.   I was trained through U.C. Berkeley Extension’s Garden Design Certificate program, and I continue to take courses of interest that pertain to my work and trends in garden design. I am also a member of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers.  Find out more about their standards and work ethic at www.apld.org.   Finally, I serve as a member of the board of directors for Markham Arboretum, and as a member of the city of Clayton’s Trails & Landscape Committee.