All yards deserve four seasons of beauty.

We specialize in perennial-focused, sustainable and ecologically appropriate gardens that provide interest year round. We work closely with our clients to extend their living space to the outdoors. Whether you’re an avid gardener who needs help refining a creative vision, a novice interested in diving into gardening with a bit of coaching, or you’re interested in a comprehensive design plan and installation, we bring our expertise and passion to each project.

About Michelle

Beginning with planting seasonal annuals at her childhood home, Michelle has been gardening for most of her life. Her love of plants and gardens intensified while pursuing a PhD in Cultural Anthropology in North Carolina, where she removed her front lawn and planted a perennial garden. After finishing her post-graduate work in Anthropology and starting a family, she decided to shift away from academia and focus on horticulture and garden design. She has trained at the Chicago Botanic Gardens, Great Dixter House and Gardens in the Southeast of England, and at various workshops, including at Chanticleer gardens in Pennsylvania. A native of the Chicagoland area, she loves the challenge of gardening in this climate and landscape. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys working in her own garden, reading and writing.