Portfolio

Explore a curated collection of my work.

I create clear, authoritative garden content that actually works—in print and in the ground. My work spans books, magazines, columns, and landscape-driven storytelling.

Image showing a step-by-step process for mixing and applying Quikrete concrete. It includes images of adding water to a container, adding dye and Quikrete to water, handling concrete, pouring into forms, and having decorative plants. The steps involve wearing protective gear, mixing ingredients, pouring into forms, and decorating.

Editor and model, Fine Gardening

Edited an article on making stepping stones and worked closely with the art director and photographer on process shots and final design.

Book cover titled 'The Garden Problem Solver' with the subtitle 'The Ultimate Troubleshooting Guide for Successful Gardening'. The cover features a black background with a yellow border and includes images of various plants and flowers such as green leaves, red tulips, a white flower, grapes, marigold, variegated leaves, tomatoes, and a sunflower.

Contributor, The Garden Problem Solver

Provided clear, solution-driven garden advice for a broad national audience focusing on IPM.

Book cover titled 'The TIME LIFE Complete Gardener: Designing Beds & Borders' with a garden scene of colorful roses, purple flowers, green bushes, a small white garden shed, and tall trees in the background.

Storey Communications Custom Publishing

Edited and developed books in the Time Life Complete Gardener series; managed freelance artists, writers, and photographers.

A flyer for Jacqueline Murphy Design featuring contact info, a brief bio, and services offered including landscape design and real estate staging, with a photo of orange flowers.

Garden Design Brochure

I’ve worked as an independent garden designer on both coasts and designed all my own marketing material, naturally.