From Veterinary Tech to Full-Stack Developer
Follow my journey building WildscapeMuse - a comprehensive native plant gardening platform that launched in June 2025. From career change to successful beta launch, this is the story of creating something meaningful in the Pacific Northwest tech scene.
WildscapeMuse is now live at wildscapemuse.com - the tool I built to make native plant gardening accessible to everyone in Western Washington and beyond.
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The Problem
Creating a native plant garden today means:
- Digging through countless websites for reliable information
- Struggling to determine which plants will actually work in your space
- No clear guidance on garden design and plant placement
- Overwhelming amount of scattered, often conflicting advice
The Solution
Wildscape Muse will be your all-in-one native garden planning tool:
- Enter your yard conditions, get personalized plant recommendations
- Design your garden with interactive planning tools
- Follow clear, step-by-step guidance for implementation
- Get AI-powered support for your specific questions
Currently In Development
Building a robust, user-friendly tool using:
Modern Web Technology
Django & React (Vite) for a responsive, dynamic experience
Cloud Infrastructure
AWS services ensuring reliability and scalability
AI Integration
Smart features for personalized guidance
Development Updates
WildscapeMuse Technical Architecture: Building a Scalable Native Plant Platform
A deep dive into the technical architecture powering WildscapeMuse - from AWS infrastructure to React components, here's how we built a comprehensive native plant gardening platform.
Read More →🌱 WildscapeMuse Beta is LIVE! Your Native Plant Journey Starts Now
The wait is over! WildscapeMuse Beta is officially live, bringing Western Washington gardeners the tools they need to create thriving native plant ecosystems.
Read More →Blooming Soon: Get Ready for the WildscapeMuse Beta!
Get ready to cultivate a new way to garden! WildscapeMuse beta launch announcement featuring our native plant marketplace and garden design tools.
Read More →Connect & Follow
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