Hi, I’m Bliss (yes, that’s my real name!) and I am an LA-based graphic designer turned ecological gardener, educator, and UC Master Gardener.
Throughout my twenties I tried and failed at finding my place in the corporate and nonprofit worlds. I switched careers several times but nothing felt right. I enjoyed the creative problem solving of graphic design, but working behind a screen was killing me. That’s when I learned about permaculture and how I could apply my graphic design skills to ecological landscape design and gardening. I quit the 9-5 life and threw myself into this new world.
Now, you can find me installing native plants in a client’s yard, teaching high school students how to grow plants from seed, hosting open hours at the community garden, or trading seeds at a seed swap with garden friends. I have found no greater joy than digging my hands in the soil, learning from and teaching others about plants and Southern California ecology, and building community around food sovereignty. I am passionate about getting people of all ages excited about growing food and reigniting their connection to land.