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Bobbie Beddoes

Bobbie Beddoes - Creator, Co-Owner
Bachelor of Science - Biology - 1994
Certified Journeyman Landscape Gardener - 2003
Landscape Industry Certified Technician - 2004

Bobbie created Pixie Gardens Inc. in 2003. She brings many years of gardening and horticulture experience to her work. This education and experience is important for making good choices for her clients' gardens and other horticultural projects.

Bobbie and her team work with our clients' needs to create an enchanting outdoor environment for them. As each client has different tastes and needs, each garden is approached differently.

Heather Zelensky

Heather Zelensky -
Operations Manager, Co-Owner

Bachelor of Science, Archaeology and Geography
Master Gardener
Permaculture Design Certificate - 2011

During her small-town upbringing, Heather spent many summers alongside her father, a mad scientist and master gardener in his own right. These early interactions cultivated a passion for learning about the natural environment and an endless desire to see the world. Heather has had the great fortune to volunteer her talents locally and overseas on various projects including archaeological digs and permaculture research. She approaches her work with an eye towards sustainablility and enjoys watching her skilled crews grow along with their gardens. Joining the team in 2009, heather has been able to indulge her spirit for learning while developing her connection to the land.

Elissa Evenden

Elissa Evenden - Lead Gardener
Landscape Gardener - 3rd Year Apprentice
Landscape Industry Certified Technician - 2011

Elissa has been a Lead Gardener for Pixie Gardens since joining the team in 2009. Elissa loves the opportunity to increase her horticultural knowledge and technical skills. By working with her crew in our clients' gardens she can see their evolution first hand. Her creativity, hard work and passion for gardening all contribute to her success with Pixie Gardens. She is currently working towards her Journeyman Landscape-Gardener Certificate.

Other Pixie Staff
All of our staff are hired and trained to be detail-oriented and deliver excellent customer service. It is important that we create a continuous learning environment as part of our company culture. We have developed a season-long training program for our gardeners. Our lead gardeners have had advanced training and/or experience. Our crew members are "pixies-in-training" and always work under the guidance of a knowledgeable staff member.

Plant ID and Maintenance Training at the Calgary Zoo and Botanical Gardens

 

Outdoor Class
Volunteer weeders at Ronald MacDonald House
Volunteer Weeding Day at the Ronald MacDonald House

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