Garden Design is Personal. Joyful. Yours.
I believe garden design is more than placing plants—it's a creative, expressive process that reflects who we are and how we want to live. Every sketch, border, and garden room is a chance to tell your story.
If you ever have a question, a spark of an idea, or just want to say hello, I’d love to hear from you: [email protected]
Garden design is a journey...let's begin!
My work is rooted in the idea that anyone can design a beautiful, meaningful garden when given the right tools and encouragement. I love guiding new and aspiring designers to uncover their own creative voice, build confidence, and find delight in the design process. Watching someone's unique style unfold over time? That’s my favorite part.
I teach garden design through my company Paper Garden Workshop, where I offer online programs, hands-on resources, and a vibrant membership community for beginning designers. I’ve also taught design at Iowa State University and created illustrations and landscape designs for Monrovia Nursery and Better Homes and Gardens special publications. My writing will soon be featured in Garden Gate Magazine as well.
I live and garden in Iowa (zone 5b), where I spend my days drawing, teaching, reading and wandering through my own garden.
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I'd love to learn more about garden design!
What Paper Garden Workshop Is All About
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Teaching you how to plan, design, and draw your garden—starting with ideas on paper, where all great designs begin.
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Offering creative activities and hands-on formats so you can practice and play with garden design concepts in approachable ways. (That’s the workshop part!)
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Sharing garden design inspiration from fresh, unexpected angles to help you see new possibilities and spark your creativity.
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Creating a spirited, welcoming space where you’re encouraged to learn, explore, and grow—no matter your level of experience.
