Background

I am a formally educated and practically experienced consulting Arborist and Horticulturist. Since 1984 I have offered a broad range of technical and advisory services to the horticulture, arboriculture and agriculture industries and private individuals. My background is diverse and includes education and experience in horticultural problem-solving, arboriculture, agriculture nursery production and management, landscape planning, construction and maintenance. I have been intensely fascinated and involved in horticulture since age three, and spent my summers working in different aspects of the horticultural industry since age twelve.

I trained specifically for horticultural problem-solving while in undergraduate and graduate school, and started my business as a horticultural consultant after graduation. Educated through the U.C. system I continue to work closely with University horticultural advisors, extension personnel, and agricultural research departments. I have associates in allied fields around the world.

I emphasize the prevention of problems, accurate diagnosis and practical solutions.

I am a member of many horticultural organizations that provide me with a broad depth of involvement in the industry. My recommendations are based upon current arboricultural and horticultural scientific research and field experience.

I will be happy to provide you with further information and a reference list at your request.

Corokia cotoneaster
Cornaceae
New Zealand

Lithops lesliei venteri

Living stones
Aizoaceae
Cape region of S. Africa

'Frosty Curls'

Cyperaceae
New Zealand

Lophocereus schottii 'Monstrosus'
(syn. Pachycereus s.)
Cactaceae