“…every gardener I’ve met has these qualities: curiosity, tenacity, creativity, and passion. Plants connect us to hope, anticipation, learning and nurturing” ~ Central Texas Gardener

Tanya Gomez is ‘Organico’.

Tanya is a passionate Brisbane based qualified horticulturalist. She collaborates dynamically at multiple scales to create change. Tanya’s work includes working with nature, urban greening, gardening for biodiversity, research projects, advocacy and education. She believes that by reconnecting to the earth with a deep sense of love, compassion and mindfulness within, we can then extend outwards to form connections and inspire others.

Tanya has a Business background combined with a Cert II & III in Horticulture from TAFE Grovely. Tanya completed her work experience at the Brisbane Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, and for nearly a decade up until now, she’s been volunteering in bushcare. Her Horticultural education and knowledge keeps evolving and being built upon exposure and experience in the industry; Observations, curiosity and exploration; Working for a production nursery, her own business, inspired collaborations and from continued professional development focused on organic practices and gardening for biodiversity and wildlife.

I acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Nations of Australia. They have never ceded sovereignty and remain strong in their enduring connection to land and culture. I acknowledge their Elders past, present and emerging.