Tracy Matthes is a garden diviner who uncovers the unique and natural beauty of a garden through her extensive background in habitat restoration, soil science, organic practices, and expertise in fire and drought resilience. Her objective is to create socially responsible and beautiful landscapes.  

She holds a degree in physical geography and has pursued graduate studies in environmental sciences, land management, and natural hazard management including flood and fire. Her academic expertise is applied to all of her projects.  

A UCCE/ANR certified fire-resilient landscape professional who deftly integrates defensible space requirements to create aesthetically appealing functional landscapes in compliance with state guidelines.  

Active member of the national Pollinator Partnership.

With fifteen years as a Master Gardener and more than 20 years in garden design, she has worked on residential edible, native, and drought-tolerant landscapes, while volunteering in school and community gardens.

Tracy specializes in various aspects of garden planning and design, focusing on creating beautiful, organic, and sustainable landscapes that align with her clients' aesthetic and practical needs.