Karla is a certified Landscape Designer and Horticulturalist who graduated from Algonquin College in Ottawa, Ontario, with previous degrees from Carleton University in biology and geography.
An avid enthusiast of the outdoors, she has a love for all activities including hiking, canoeing, camping, skating, skiing, swimming, scuba diving, and more. Karla felt an early passion for the ocean, which has led her to many years of underwater exploration around the world.
She has operated a small landscape design firm in the Ottawa area since 1987. She delights in sharing her extensive background and experience with any avid gardeners on board.