Catherine Volic, the owner of Sweetgum Horticulture, offers a unique range of garden design, coaching and horticultural services. Her goal is to help people enjoy the outdoor part of their homes to the fullest. She has a special interest in creating playful spaces where children can interact with the natural world, but she is equally qualified to provide garden design and comprehensive property planning, as well as instruction in fine gardening skills and creating organic vegetable gardens. An important part of her philosophy is the use of native plants wherever possible, along with sustainable design practices that protect the water, air and soil.