From her childhood, Heather Burkman has been immersed in the outdoors.  Growing up on 13 acres where all yard work was done "in house", she learned early the ins and outs of gardening, maintenance and — more importantly — the joy of nature. She studied design at Cornell University and has lived in NYC for the last 15 years — maintaining an urban garden all the while.  She's designed gardens, rooftops, terraces, and backyards across Manhattan and Brooklyn, including private and common spaces.  Heather and her team create beautiful green environments that center on perennial, low-maintenance plants; environmentally-friendly and practically designed for busy lives.