I provide practical, science-based solutions to help you care for your garden, landscape, and small farm areas.

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My consulting services will help you to:​

• Improve your soil by adding compost, mulch, and fertilizers to support plant growth.

• Analyze the sun, soil, water, and infrastructure of your site and how these factors impact your soil drainage and plants.

• Choose the right plants for your site and provide them with the right care.

• Improve the habitat of your site with Pacific Northwest native plants and other herbs and flowers that attract pollinators and wildlife.

• Identify weeds and diagnose plant problems and vertebrate damage. Understand the pros and cons of the management options including do-nothing, non-chemical methods, and chemical methods.

• Apply permaculture design methods to your site. Get a realistic assessment of its opportunities, challenges, and hazards. Create a plan to adapt your site for climate change.

• Get referrals for trustworthy professionals for tree care, garden/landscape design, pest management, and more.

• Get coaching for important skills such as pruning, hardscaping, irrigation set-up, lawn care, and more.

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See my Consulting Focus to learn more about how I can help you. Check out my Testimonials to see how I've helped clients and colleagues.

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Communication Style

I will meet you where you are at and provide kind, empathetic, and compassionate communication.

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Service Area

Online

For online consultations, my service area is the Cascadia region extending from Northern California to Southern British Columbia.

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At Your Site

For in-person consulting and coaching, my service area is the greater Portland, Oregon metro region. Travel time and mileage is included in-person consulting and coaching services for sites 35 miles from SW Portland. I'll travel further if you cover the additional travel time and mileage.