Southern California
I'm Dana. I grew up with my grandparents in the rural Southeast where we grew the majority of our own food.
I've made So Cal my home for the past three decades.
We're fortunate to live in a Mediterranean climate that both allows for year-round growing and supports one of the most biodiverse native ecosystems on Earth.
While fruit and vegetables gardens are my first love, it's hard not to be taken in by California's incredible native flora and fauna. I love to imagine our landscapes before development and to help folks recreate these ecosystems that are not simply beautiful but help save our water, mitigate climate change, and restore CA Native habitats.
As a journalist (my previous career), I covered CA food and agriculture issues for years. I've been privileged to learn from regenerative farmers and gardeners, both urban and rural, about the best techniques to create healthy soil and grow flavorful and nutrient-dense food in our region.
In 2017, I founded Homegrown Veggie, a company dedicated to creating food gardens and teaching clients how to grow their own fruits and vegetables. Our fruit and vegetable gardens are even more productive when incorporated into CA Native landscapes. Native plants attract pollinators, create habitat, and build resilient and diverse ecosystems.
So with the addition of low-maintenance, drought-tolerant CA native landscapes to the business, So Cal Urban Gardens was born.
Professional Organizations:
Certified CA Native Landscaper (Theodore Payne Foundation)
Foodscapers International
Gardenary
Memberships & Affiliations:
CA Botanic Garden
CA Native Plant Society
Theodore Payne Foundation
Educator:
Garden Instructor at Lessonface.com
In-person individual consultations and mentoring as well as group classes.
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