My goal is to provide new gardeners of all ages with basic skills needed to confidently establish and maintain vegetable gardens in various urban settings. Whether it be a school garden that can serve as a natural extension of a living classroom or a single raised bed tucked into a cozy corner of a family's backyard, it is my belief that anyone and everyone can find whimsy, creativity, inspiration, and relaxation through the process of helping plants to grow.
I have found that a regular practice of tending even the most modest garden can nurture simplicity and foster increased mindfulness in our overflowing modern lives. Our gardens, like ourselves and like our families, are works in progress and might not always composed and perfect as they continue to reach and evolve. My hope is that my students and clients and friends will want to experiment, take risks, get dirty and have fun.