Hi. My name is Tobey…
and I’m a plantaholic.
It all began in the late 80s. Maranta leuconeura was my gateway plant, and I've been gardening ever since. I hold a BS in Landscape Horticulture from Michigan State University and I'm a CPH*. I have decades of experience with residential garden design, installation and maintenance. I've also worked in floral design & as a botanical artist, have hosted and taught Sustainable Floral Design workshops, and had a dream job as buyer in a nursery. I also love speaking to garden clubs and giving classes on garden-related topics.
My mission is "horticulture for a healthy planet": environmentally-responsible garden approaches such as climate-resilient & drought-tolerant plantings, planting for pollinators, building soil health, growing a healthy garden ecosystem that doesn't require pesticides, habitat restoration/”rewilding”, and more. Let me help you make your garden healthier and more appealing!
*=Certified Professional Horticulturist through WSNLA (Washington State Nursery & Landscape)
I go deep. I ask a lot of questions. I pay attention to details most people miss. I’m honest, sometimes blunt, and always working in the best interest of the garden and the person caring for it.
That means:
I’ll tell you when something doesn’t need to be done
I’ll explain why something matters
I’ll treat your garden like the special, unique place that it deserves to become
A love of traditional English gardens, a wilder contemporary edge, and a deep respect for ecology guide everything I do.
How I Work (and Why It’s Different)
Teaching, Speaking & Sharing What I Know
I love teaching people about plants and helping them understand what’s happening in their garden ecosystems. I enjoy nurturing someone’s creativity by learning floral design. I regularly speak to garden clubs and community groups, and I’m always happy to get nerdy about horticulture, sustainability, flowers, and gardening in the Pacific Northwest.
If you’re curious, open-minded, and willing to learn, we’ll get along just fine.
Contact us
Interested in working together? Drop me a line and I’ll be back in touch shortly!