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Everyone participates in the caretaking of our natural resources, and values them like family.
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At the very heart of all the work I do is a deep-rooted belief in the importance of:
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Preserving and honoring ecosystems: Improving the use of outdoor spaces to support healthy, natural ecosystems, and how these ecosystems can enhance human interactions, well-being and sustainability.
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn”]Stewardship: Consider how to best support plants, animals, healthy air and water, and become better stewards of the earth, which is our most precious resource.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn”]Artistry: Approaching each design challenge from an artistic point of view – asking, How can this land function better and be beautiful? [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn”]Observation: Observing and listening deeply to the needs of our clients and users of the space.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/12″][gem_divider divider_disable_desktop=”1″ divider_disable_tablet=”1″ mobile_margin_top=”20″][vc_single_image image=”31150″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” el_class=”trees”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][gem_divider margin_top=”80″ mobile_margin_top=”50″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”10/12″][gem_quote style=”3″ custom_style=”1″ background_color=”#ffffff” text_color=”#666666″ quote_color=”#7aa54b”]“I believe that landscape architecture is an alchemical blend of art and science.”
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[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn”]As an art form, landscape design involves working with materials to shape and construct something better — ultimately creating a positive experience for the user of the space that is also in harmony with the natural ecosystem.
My materials, for which I have the deepest respect, are the elements of earth: plants, soil, water, wood, stone, air, and sunlight.[/vc_column_text][gem_divider margin_top=”50″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn”]
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn”]I take into careful consideration our scientific knowledge about soils, climate, weather, sun/shade, orientation, wind patterns, seasonal highs and lows, horticultural zones for plants, the strength of the building materials being used, and how they are being used.
As well, I factor in drainage and engineering challenges, projecting future plant growth habits and materials durability, both in the near future and over time.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][gem_divider margin_top=”30″ mobile_margin_top=”15″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”10/12″][vc_single_image image=”31164″ img_size=”950×460″ alignment=”center” el_class=”trees”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][gem_divider margin_top=”40″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”10/12″][gem_quote style=”3″ custom_style=”1″ background_color=”#ffffff” text_color=”#666666″ quote_color=”#4daca7″]“As we work to heal the earth, the earth heals us.”
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[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn”]As a landscape architect for over four decades, I consider myself a mindful earthcare professional who weaves together natural and human ecosystems as seamlessly as possible. I work with the beautiful materials of earth: plants, soil, water, wood, and stone.
My work has been influenced by the artistry of many other mentors, teachers, authors and scientists over the years. This begins with deep gratitude and reverence for our First Nation people who were the earliest stewards of the land.
I carry this love of the earth deep in my DNA, and wish to inspire and mentor the next generation to be conscious stewards of our most precious resource. The work evolves, the earth itself evolves, and my deepest wish is that we, as humans, evolve along with it.
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