Sharing her inspiration with others
“After a career working with teachers to effectively use various media in the classroom and in their lives, I am now integrating those ideas and practices into my own work as an entrepreneurial photographer, writer and inspirational speaker.”

Creative constraints
“Good fences may make good neighbors, but they also make for a more contented gardener. For me, clear boundaries allow greater freedom and room for experimentation. The smaller the space, the more creative I feel.”

Balanced living
“My children were my inspiration for investing so much time and money in our garden and landscape. While planning for college and their financial future is important, it is also important to create a balanced and beautiful landscape in which to live.”

Creating a retirement that feels manageable
“I look forward to retirement being like a small garden—clearly bounded, small enough to be manageable and sufficiently in my control to allow for creative expression and experimentation.”

Taking risks without regret
“What insurance is there for the 98% chance that climate change will occur? Investing in solar and home energy improvements seems like logical insurance for all of us. I also want my kids to be able to say: ‘Wow, Mom, thanks for all that you did to adapt to a changing climate. You showed us that individual actions do matter.’”