meet the plant doctor.
Hello! I'm Sierra.
Helping people understand the world around them has always been my life's goal. My curiosity about plants and their environment has led me to learn more and more, and I want to share that knowledge with you.
I have spent the last 15 years working and learning about plant health.
As a 6th generation Idahoan, I understand Idaho landscapes and the plants (and people) that call Idaho home. For five years I helped oversee the collections at the Idaho Botanical Garden, and taught hundreds of residents classes on topics from soil health to pruning. Now as a Plant Health Consultant, I coach homeowners, farmers and business owners on how to care the plants that they love and rely on.
My philosophy is simple: use science to do the best job possible.
My Qualifications
- Bachelors of Science in Horticulture from Oregon State University
- 15 years in horticulture, focusing on plant health
- INLA Certified Plant Diagnostician
- PNW Crop Consultant
- Masters of Science in Entomology Candidate (graduating Dec 2022)
- Golden Eagle Audubon Society Board Member (2020-current)
My Specialties
- Fruit tree pest and diseases, pruning and health
- Grape and berry pest and diseases, pruning and health
- Idaho native plants and xeric plant landscapes
- Pollinator garden and habitat landscape assessment and planning
- Ornamental horticulture problems (planting, health, pruning)
Expertise when you need it most.
Whether you’re a homeowner in search of environmentally-friendly pest solutions, or an employer in need of on-site employee training programs, IDP has your back. I work in tandem with homeowners, arborists, landscapers, designers and nursery professionals to provide you with science-based solutions to plant health problems.
