| Linda
was born in Gippsland, Victoria where
her younger years were an immersion
in the bush and the family vegetable
garden. Linda has always seen herself
as a ‘carer’ and teacher,
initially pursuing nursing to be a midwife,
caring for families and babies then
formalising her horticultural knowledge
with a Horticultural qualification in
order to care for the environment.
Further university
studies, research and years of practical
experience have seen her specialise
in environmental education and sustainability,
permaculture and landscape design
related to sustainability. She has
lectured for a number of years in
education, sustainability and the
built environment at Griffith University
and Queensland University of Technology
and TAFE.
Linda has designed
landscapes throughout SEQld, often
embedded within the principles of
permaculture and organics. She writes
for a number of publications, but
may be read regularly in subTropical
Gardening magazine.
Linda is a practiced
and entertaining presenter and educator,
sharing her knowledge on horticultural
and environmental topics. Her favoured
topic areas relate to sustainability,
ecological footprint and adaptation
to climate change and landscape design
with the environment as a central
premise.
At home Linda is
known for her culinary skills, her
ability to do multiple things at once
and her inability to say no to a good
offer if it relates to plants or gardens.
Linda organises
the Australian Institute of Horticulture’s
Subtropical Gardening Classes
held at Roma Street Parkland. |
