About Cathy

“I started Dandelion Gardens to help people undertaking landscape projects save money, time and energy.

I initially learned about landscaping through the pleasure and frustration of landscaping my own residence. I battled blackberries, moles, and deer; built retaining walls, pulled weeds, conquered poor soils, and designed landscapes to create my own garden paradise. While working on my property, I came to the realization that I loved gardening, but there had to be a more reasonable, practical, and pleasurable way to achieve the desired results.

With extensive and continuing education, I am able to provide my clients with the tips, techniques, and tricks of the trade for a positive landscape experience.”

Cathy is an adjunct professor at South Puget Sound Community College in Olympia, WA teaching Container Garden courses. She is also a certified master gardener and teaches classes through the Master Gardener Foundation.

She has taught several courses at the Olympic College in Shelton, WA including “Plants for the Northwest Landscape” and “Landscape Design.”

Education:

• Certificate in Horticulture;
• South Puget Sound Community College
• Northwest Perennial Alliance
• Hardy Plant Society of Oregon
• Portland State University
• Washington State Master Gardeners
• Washington State Nursery and Landscape Association
• B.A. Business Administration; Seattle University

Memberships:

• Northwest Perennial Alliance
• Hardy Plant Society
• Thurston County Master Gardeners
• Northwest Horticulture Society