Hey there! I've been something of a plant geek all my life, but up until this summer I have not delved into the world of horticulture outside my own personal gardening experience. Working in a nursery this year has greatly expanded my expertise and I would like to turn this into a career. I can visit a site and asses the soil quality, lighting conditions, and wind conditions for a yard and tell you what would be good to plant where. I can also tell you all about what is already growing, including herb lore and wild edibles. I eventually want to do this for money but right now I am offering this service for Free! Keep in mind I have two jobs and my free time is limited, and I have lots to do in my own garden. If you can compensate my time and fuel with something like beer, artwork, or a meal I'd be very grateful.

I am also going to be cutting back some of my rambunctious fruiting brambles and will be offering plant starts. I have black raspberry and black berry. Both are heavy fruiting, adventurous and spreading specimens that were already growing on the property when I arrived. I will be happy to plant these perhaps in exchange for aforementioned favors and or dividable plants already on your property I might be interested in.

I can also offer you catnip seed of the same strain I make my beer with. I originally found it growing along the railroad tracks in Winooski. Sew seeds in late fall, harvest sparingly late in the season the next year, and heavily the following year. Mulch with leaves or straw in winter. A member of the mint family this musky pungent herb is great mixed into iced or hot teas to chill out and laze about. Or just give it to your cat for a good time.

And in the world of beer, I have created an Irish Red Ale with Orange Habanero peppers.