I grew up on the prairies of Saskatchewan with a keen interest in how ecosystems work.

After a degree in International Development Studies and 5 years working in the working in the forestry and silviculture industry (in Canada and Britain) I decided to focus my career on the intersection between 'human development' and healthy ecosystems. Since, I've been working at building my hands-on skills in the fields of organic horticulture, agroforestry and permaculture.

In 2010, I moved to Victoria, BC to pursue further education & experience. These days, after having spent 5 years engaging day-to-day with plants and living systems, I'm also honing my skills as a small business owner and project manager.

With my partner Solara, we manage Hatchet & Seed, an edible landscaping and applied permaculture business, having served well over a hundred clients. We currently manage and maintain many urban orchards and small-scale agroforestry projects in the Capital Region District, including our own 3 acre garden farm and propagation nursery.

Qualifications

B.A. Honors in International Development Studies (2008)
Permaculture Design Certificate - Pacific Permaculture (2010)
Organic Master Gardener's Certificate - Gaia College - (2010)
Soil Food Web - Compost & Compost Tea Analysis (2010)
Ecological Landscape Design Certificate - Gaia College (2011)
Permaculture Homestead Design Certificate - Southwoods Permaculture (2011)
Fundamentals of Project Management - Royal Roads University (2013)
Certified CANARM Professional - Rainwater Management Certificate (2013)
The Regrarians Open Consultancy - Darren Doherty (RAC+RAP) (2014)

www.hatchetnseed.ca