Hello! I’m Lydia, a garden educator & landscape designer. My goal is to help you connect with the natural world around you by growing a dynamic & abundant landscape.
I believe that we're happier, healthier, & more resilient when we're connected to nature & 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 & SE Portland
I find joy in tending my own landscape & food garden, cooking without a recipe (although I love cookbooks!), visiting the Oregon coast, & spending a restful day with my wife & our cats. I was born & raised in Oregon.
I hold a Bachelors degree in Design, Associates degree in Environmental Landscape Management, and Cascadia Permaculture Institute Certificate.
We’re in this together - I welcome you to engage with & uplift: indigenous science & cultural practices, organizing for fair labor & working conditions, mutual aid, liberation for all oppressed peoples, & building shared 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
ReHuman School - Learn more | Sign up for a course
VOZ Worker’s Rights Education Project - Learn more | Donate | Volunteer