Kate Russell

"On behalf of the Simon Fraser Society for Community Living, and most specifically, the ladies living at (client site) and their supporter staff, we would like to extend our deep appreciation and thanks for your volunteer work in gardening design and landscaping at their home.

Beautiful gardens truly make a house a home. Over the six month peroid of your labor of love, your generous contribution of time, labor and skill to the beautification of the garden space at this home has made a wonderful difference. Garden spaces are truly food for one's soul and our sense of wellness in our homes. As well, it greatly contributes to the appearance of a neighbourhood.

Again Kate, we deeply appreciate your work and extend a huge thanks for your contributino and your volunteer committment to the Simon Fraser Society for Community Living.

We anxiously await the true arrival of spring to fully appreciate your work."

- Simon Fraser Society for Community Living (Coquitlam)

"I had the pleasure of meeting with Kate and discussing the possibility of her expert assistance with my small garden area. Kate was thoroughly engaged, attentive and enthusiastic in her observation, recommendation and education. It was as though I was sharing with a dear friend who was special in the endowment of gardening from a scholarly perspective, yet transmitting and sharing in the most accessible manner for the lay person to feel a contributor as well.

From the creation of layout in the design of a map, photos of the current situation and extensive research and guidance with inspiring choices, Kate's execution and wholehearted work was brimmed with evident joy for the purpose and task involved.

I recommend Kate highly for her skillful, educated yet intuitive resolve in cultivating one's wish and vision with splendor and grace. It was a wonderful experience to have met and shared with Kate. She is a gem and kind soul who is in her element with nature's abundance."

 - Jennifer Gillis (East Vancouver)