
After nearly 10 years in Washington, D.C., Julie shifted her focus toward plants and creating outdoor spaces inspired by her beloved natural world. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and an associate’s degree in horticulture, with a strong emphasis on native plants and ecological landscape design.
Living close to the Appalachian Trail and Shenandoah National Park, she spends much of her time exploring native plants in their natural habitats while also implementing landscape restoration techniques to develop native landscapes on her own property. Her work is deeply rooted in a passion for nature, outdoor living, and crafting landscapes that feel both immersive and restorative.