about the author

Genevieve Layman is the author, photographer, designer and publisher of Gather & Make. She is a registered horticultural therapist (HTR) with the American Horticultural Therapy Association (AHTA). Genevieve currently offers climate adapted residential garden design to the Portland community. She enjoys facilitating seasonal workshops around Portland and out of her home studio.

Her passion for people/plant interactions has lead her down various horticultural paths. Her extensive experience includes owning and operating a plant nursery, professional gardening and design, and as the former horticultural therapy program director at Earthtones, a renowned horticultural and music therapy company in Portland Oregon.

She has worked as a lead gardener for the nationally acclaimed gardens at Portland’s Legacy Health Hospital and is the current lead gardener and volunteer coordinator at the Portland Memory Garden. Genevieve has presented several workshops at national horticultural therapy conference and other national conferences such as the Alzheimer’s Associations McGinty conference . She loves playing futsal, spending time with her toddler son Julian and husband and of course spending time in her own garden.

about the book

Gather & Make provides step-by-step instructions for activities that encourage engagement with plants. There are three easy-to-create and affordable activities featured for every month of the year. Each activity in Gather & Make was carefully selected to harmonize with the rhythm of the season and to cultivate a sense of connection to the plants and nature around us. Gather & Make includes tips for planting and maintaining all the plants featured in the book, plus general gardening guidelines and techniques. Learn about the plants around you and experience the benefits of interacting directly with them.

“5 stars. Gather & Make is one of the most interesting garden and nature books that I’ve ever read ... Old or young, there are plenty of things to do and learn in Gather & Make for all.” ­– Urban Book Reviews

“5 stars ... gorgeous art- and nature-fueled extravaganza ... an excellent reminder that sometimes it is the quietest and humblest moments that are the most rewarding. Regardless of one’s age, interest or artistic skill level ... there exists a craft or project that is suitable for each and every one of us.” – Red City Review

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