Pursuing Paradise
“The lesson I have thoroughly learnt, and wish to pass on to others, is to know the enduring happiness that the love of a garden gives.”
– Gertrude Jekyll
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My gardening roots come directly from my English family's enthusiasm for gardening. When I was very young, we moved from England to New York where I walked to school through Central Park daily; subconsciously absorbing an appreciation for one of the world's most beautiful and well designed gardens.
We spent our summers in upstate New York renovating an old farm and I got my very first job working next door on the neighbor's dairy farm. Making less than minimum wage, it was about hard work and being outdoors.These experiences combined to form a cosmopolitan view of beautiful, outdoor New York spaces.
After graduating from Brown University with a B.A. in Visual Arts, I worked for a homeless shelter in New Mexico. It was there that I met fellow landscapers that solidified my passion for landscaping. I followed this inspiring group of professionals home to Berkeley and enrolled in U.C. Berkeley's Landscape Architecture program.
Trained as a Designer, I am adept at creating idyllic spaces but I'm happy to collaborate with clients and Landscape Designers to bring beautiful ideas to fruition.
Qualifications and Considerations
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B.A in Visual Arts from Brown University; 1995
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Master's in Landscape Architecture (MLA) from UC Berkeley; 2003
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Licensed Contractor (since 2005); fully licensed and insured
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Robust network of general contractors, specialized contractors, engineers, architects and other landscape designers to assist with any and every project
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Great collaborator and listener
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Experienced craftsman and artist with a keen eye for detail
