Welcome!
I’m Lydia, a garden educator and landscape designer. My goal is to help you connect with the natural world around you by growing a dynamic and abundant landscape.
I believe that we're happier, healthier, and more resilient when we're connected to nature and our local food systems. If you agree, you're in the right place!
Washington service area: Vancouver, Camas, Washougal (Ridgefield & Battle Ground limited)
Oregon service area: North, NE, and SE Portland
Bio
I find joy in tending my own landscape and food garden, cooking without a recipe (although I love cookbooks!), visiting the Oregon coast, and spending a restful day with my wife and our cats. I was born and raised in Oregon.
I hold a Bachelors degree in Design, Associates degree in Environmental Landscape Management, and Cascadia Permaculture Institute Certificate.
Community Care
We must be in this together - I welcome you to join me in valuing and uplifting: indigenous science and cultural practices, organizing for fair labor and working conditions, mutual aid, liberation for all oppressed peoples, and building skills to care for the earth.
Join me in supporting:
Backyard Habitat Program - Learn more | Donate | Enroll to get certified
Black Futures Farm - Learn more | Donate | Volunteer
Equitable Giving Circle - Learn more | Donate | Volunteer
Growing Gardens - Learn more | Donate | Volunteer
NAYA Native American Youth & Family Center - Learn more | Donate | Volunteer
Oregon Tradeswomen - Learn more | Donate | Become a Workforce Partner
PCUN Farmworker’s Union - Learn more | Donate | Volunteer
Portland Fruit Tree Project - Learn more | Donate | Volunteer
VOZ Worker’s Rights Education Project - Learn more | Donate | Volunteer