My gardening degree is from the Inchbald School of Design in London, which has an intensive program that is specifically geared towards the finer aspects of garden design. I have continued my education by reading and studying about plants, planting, diseases, trees, shrubs, conifers, for more than 15 years.

Most of my experience is hands on. I have experimented with several plants, finding the most sucessful for our zone (4-5), climatic differences, different sites, even focusing on plants to deter problem animals that can decimate many species of plants, trees and shrubs.

I have worked on several garden designs in upstate New York, a rooftop garden in Manhattan, and a southwestern garden in New Mexico. Each one posing its own challenges. I look forward to working with you and creating a garden space you will enjoy for years to come.

Education

CTFL certificate Via Lingua, Florence, Italy, 9/2002 - 10/2002
Garden Design Diploma, Inchbald School of Design, London, UK, 1994-1995
Ph.D. and M.A. in Spanish Literature, SUNY Binghamton, NY 1981, 1975.
MBA Candidate, International Business, Union College. Schenectady, NY, 1980-1984
NYS Teacher Certification, SUNY Albany, Albany, NY 1982.
Graduate studies, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain, Summer 1974.
B.S. General Studies, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 1969.
Undergraduate studies, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil 1962-1965