About Jacqueline

I’m interested in places and in the stories that help us understand why they matter.

My background brings together landscape design and horticulture, architecture and site analysis, writing and editing, and cultural and nonprofit work.

I've worked in gardens, historic landscapes, nurseries, design studios, publishing, and cultural organizations. I've written about gardens and horticulture, edited books and articles, developed creative programs, and worked with designers and other professionals to communicate ideas clearly.

I hold an MFA in Literature and Creative Nonfiction from Bennington College and a BA in Art and Architecture from Smith College, with additional training in horticulture, landscape design, technical communication, and nonprofit writing.

That combination shapes the way I approach a project. I pay attention to the physical place, the people who experience it, and the ideas and stories behind it.

I’m particularly interested in projects involving gardens, historic landscapes, cultural sites, land conservation, design, and public engagement.

I work primarily remotely and am available for projects in the Hudson Valley, New York City, and beyond.

A Few Things About Me

I’m a writer, gardener, artist, and observer of the natural world.

I like complex questions, engaging in real conversations, and figuring out how things fit together—or why they don’t.

And yes, I’m an Oxford comma fan.