Garden Vignettes

I have over twenty years of experience designing gardens for clients across the South Shore. In addition, I have taken coursework at Radcliffe College, the Arnold Arboretum, the New England Wildflower Society, and the Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Elm Bank. I recently led a project with Natural Heritage/MA Fish and Wildlife to create a wildflower field using native plant species. I started Garden Vignettes after having so many people stop by to see the garden I had made in front of my house. Since then, my work has come to me through referrals and word-of-mouth. I attribute my success to thorough assessment of the site, including the existing architecture and light and wind patterns, my extensive horticultural knowledge, and my strong attention to detail. My clients have been pleased that my gardens are not only beautiful, but are thriving and timeless because I carefully consider appropriate plant material and I design with the future in mind so that gardens do not "outgrow" their space. My designs are simple, classic, and proportional. They appeal to any budget and yet can always be embellished as desired, depending on the client's vision. My goal is to bring a love of gardens and gardening to more people. I want to elevate garden design and expectations, much like what Julia Child did for cooking in this country. Like her, I have been greatly influenced by the time I spent in Paris and I want to see a higher standard of design realized here. I am committed to sustainable practices, including using organic compost and taking into account the native environment and "micro-climates" within each setting.