- University of California at Santa Cruz, graduating with a degree in Politics.
- Self employed in the gardening field since 1984
- Featured in Contra Costa Times “How My Garden Grows” 1995
- University of California Master Gardener 1997
- Client yard showcased on the Landscaping for Dummies cover 1999 issue
- Contributor to “This Week in the Garden” Contra Costa Times
- Volunteer work with various class/after school care gardening projects