Training & Credentials

My work is grounded in formal academic training in horticulture and informed by years of professional practice. This foundation shapes how I approach garden consulting, coaching, and landscape design—supporting thoughtful decision-making, sound plant selection, and landscapes that function as integrated systems rather than short-term installations.

Education & Training

I hold a degree in horticulture, with academic focus on plant systems, soil health, and long-term landscape performance. My training emphasizes understanding how plants, soil, water, and management practices interact over time, rather than relying on surface-level or trend-driven solutions.

Professional Practice

In addition to academic training, my work is shaped by ongoing field experience working with real sites, real constraints, and real homeowners. I run a professional garden and landscape practice serving the Upstate of South Carolina, where projects often begin with edible gardens or kitchen gardens and evolve into broader ecological landscape planning.

Ongoing Development

I continue to build on my horticultural foundation through applied work, continued study, and professional development. This ongoing learning informs my consulting, coaching, and design work and supports an approach grounded in clarity, systems thinking, and long-term success.

This training and experience support a thoughtful, systems-based approach to gardens and landscapes designed to mature well over time.