Professional gardener in Portland metro region since 2000, in retail nursery trade 1983 - 2000. Very interested in learning more about our regional biome, the interrelationships between members of our biome, and getting folks excited about the natural world.
Gardens are an entry point for many folks, and I can help facilitate their awareness of the natural world. This is necessary (but not sufficient) to further our common goal of reversing the damage we have caused.
Watching my clients go from aesthetics to ecological function (not always! and it can take time.) is very, very gratifying, nearly as gratifying as learning more about it all myself.
It's up to each of us to do this work -- and besides, it's the most fun ever!