All plants
all the time.
My passion for gardening has grown into an almost all-consuming lifestyle. At any given moment, at least 40% of my brain is looking at the plants around me to analyze their condition and environment in order to learn what they want, what they need, and what it takes to help them thrive.
I hate to see plants suffering. Often there are simple solutions and it doesn’t require a lot of change to give plants what they need. There is a plant for every situation and my goal is to help you nurture the plants you have (or that we’ll plant together) to enliven your garden and bring out the beauty of the natural world
Past Projects
Loma Vista Gardens
Head Gardener | 2010-2016
Responsible for maintenance of year round small production organic kitchen garden. Also responsible for design, expansion and maintenance of destination show garden.
Emphasis on hardy succulents, cacti and South African natives.
The Alter
Co-Owner | 2014-2016
Garden, gag and novelties gift shop in downtown Big Sur. Day to day store management and operation including product design, development, marketing and sales.
Emphasis on dry wit and dry plants. Cactus and succulent arrangements including live wreaths, bouquets and custom living wall installations.
Kate Healy Flowers
Wedding Florist | 2010-2018
Wedding Florals for Kate Healey Flowers. Responsible for planting and maintenance of seasonal cut flower garden, floral arrangement assistance and on site wedding décor layout.
Happy Clients
references available upon request
Live-In Groundskeeper
Private Residence | 2009-2013
On-site Groundskeeper for Private Residence, Big Sur. Responsible for design, installation and maintenance of year round, organic, full-production kitchen garden, orchard and seasonal cut flower garden as well as ornamental landscapes and accompanying irrigation systems throughout.
Mixed Garden designs with emphasis on architectural accenting.
Personal Gardener
Private Residences | 2010-2018
Personal Gardener for multiple residences. Design, installation and maintenance of residential garden landscapes and irrigation.
Emphasis on propagation, old growth regeneration, integrative pest management, regenerative farming techniques, erosion control and color block design.
Garden Refresher
Private Residence | 2018-2019
Revisioning of underloved garden. Landscaping.
Emphasis on cut flowers and drought tolerant plants.