Jennifer has been in business since 1996, and is director of Carpe Diem Gardens Ltd, where she works as Permaculture designer, project strategy consultant and landscape gardener. She has over 30 years’ experience of horticulture, including gardening for wildlife, habitat conservation, and designing sensory and therapeutic gardens. She is also an experienced trainer and workshop leader. A founder member of Transition City Lancaster, she served for 4 years as a member of the Sustainability Partnership of Lancaster City Council. In 2006 she earned a Certificate/NVQ4 in Management from Lancaster University and completed her Permaculture Design Certificate in 2007. She is currently working towards the Applied Diploma in Permaculture. Her other training includes a Diploma in Garden Design (2000) and an MA in Translation Studies (Warwick 1994).
A carer for over 30 years, Jennifer is working with social care professionals and Transition activists to create a sustainable model of support and housing for people with disabilities, health needs and elders.