I’ve always loved to garden. It is my place of solitude and community, relaxation and excitement, creativity and education. I also enjoy cooking and preserving food for my family of 5, providing nourishing, colorful and healthy meals created out of produce that we grow on our 33’ x 122’ city lot in Vancouver. Homeschooling our 3 children for 8 years aided in curriculum planning when I developed a gardening and nutrition program at a local elementary school. The Garden Buddy program led to my involvement with the BC Brain Wellness Program and the creation of the gardening & nutrition class entitled, “Return to Roots,” now entering its 3rd year. Although my formal education is in music, gardening and cooking have intertwined with my music career throughout my life and I greatly enjoy teaching all three subjects. The garden and other gardeners continue to inspire me as I learn something new every day!