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I've always loved plants and been interested in the science and beauty of living things. I've grown vegetable gardens, collected plants of all kinds, and have generally always surrounded myself with gardens and art.

I’ve been designing gardens for families for more than twenty years. My experience has given me a breadth of knowledge about landscape construction materials and the palette of plants that will thrive and be beautiful year-around.

“I strive to make each of my designs a unique collaboration between my clients and the natural environment in their area. I love the process of discovering just the right look and feel for each new garden, and of creating new living areas that bring people outdoors to enjoy them.”
— Patricia Ashmun Acheff

Professional Affiliations:

  • Association of Professional Landscape Designers

  • Association of Professional Landscape Designers, Oregon Chapter (past-president)

  • Association of Northwest Landscape Designers

  • Hardy Plant Society of Oregon

Education:

  • M.S. Plant Protection/Pest Management, University of California, Davis

  • B.S. Plant Science, University of California, Davis (With Honors)

  • Portland Community College Landscape Technology program, 50 credit hours

  • continuing education credits annually