ASLA Associate

Mr. Fromme is Studio Outside’s leader for public garden collaborations and brings a vast knowledge of horticulture, garden precedents, aesthetics, and design to each project. Degreed in both horticulture and landscape architecture, he can identify, recall, and specify a diversity of plants on any given project, adding a layer of texture and sensory aspect to landscape site work.

Fromme is known for his expertise with facilitating team-based creative group process to create compelling and memorable places that invest participants in the outcomes. His designs all creatively innovate within the traditions and diverse contexts of the project. A proponent of experiential design, he choreographs relationships among people, spaces, and plants. Fromme communicates eloquently through graphics, writing, and verbal formats.

For a decade Fromme led planning and design at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, and traveled throughout Europe touring grand gardens and parks. He has lectured extensively in the United States and teaches communications in the University of Texas’ graduate landscape architecture program. His published articles have appeared in Landscape Architecture Magazine, American Gardener, the UAE Landscape Magazine and the journal, The Public Garden.

Education

• University of Georgia, Master of Landscape Architecture, 1996
• University of Delaware, Honors Bachelor of Plant Science; concentration in Ornamental Horticulture Summa Cum Laude, 1993

Experience

• MESA Design Group 2006 – 2010
• Longwood Gardens, Inc. 1996 – 2006
• The American Gardener Magazine’s “Gardening by Design” series, 2003 – 2005
• University of Texas Arlington Graduate Course Lecturer, 2009-present

Professional Societies

• Founder and Chair of the American Public Garden Association Design Professional Section, 2004 – 2007
• American Horticultural Society, Garden Design Advisory Board, 2004
• American Society of Landscape Architects, 2006-present

Awards and Honors

• Texas ASLA
• TEXAS ASLA
• Interiorscape Maagazine
• Food and Wine Magazine’s 2004 “35 Tastemakers Under 35”
• National ASLA Merit Award in Communications, 2006

Selected Public Garden Projects

• Atlanta Botanical Garden Edible Garden, Storza Woods Master Plan, Spring Bulb Show Master Plan, and Orchid Daze 2007-2011
• Bryant Park Children’s Area Concept Designs
• Carleen Bright Arboretum Master Plan and Event Pavilion
• Callaway Gardens Design Consulting
• Cleveland Botanical Garden Spring Bulb Show Master Plan and Orchid Mania 2011
• Hall Family Generations Garden
• Huntsville Botanical Garden Planning and Design Staff Development Workshops
• Garvan Woodland Gardens 2008 Averill Master Plan
• Longwood Gardens 2000 Master Plan, East Conservatory, and Indoor Children’s Garden
• NorthPark Center Seasonal Displays Red Butte Garden Hillside/Conservation Gardens and 2010 Master Plan Update
• Saint Marks School of Texas North Quadrangle and Teaching Greenhouse/Science Courtyard
• San Antonio Botanical Garden Master Plan and Seasonal Displays
• Toledo Botanical Garden Master Plan and Children’s Garden United States Botanic Garden Terrace Gardens

Terri Cage is a horse loving photographer! Among her favorite subjects are nature, wildlife and equine.

Terri says, “I always had some type of camera and slowly upgraded. I grew up in a photography loving family and we even had a dark room in our house. I never stopped taking photos even after working a regular 8 to 5 job for 20+ years. It was finally time to do what I love and help others build memories. Haven't looked back and am constantly learning and building my photography business.”

She loves to use natural and artificial light in her style of photography.  “ I am constantly learning new techniques on the use of light and how it improves my photography.  I do not over edit my photos, I prefer to only enhance colors, details and retouch. I like my photos to look natural without overblown colors.

Her specialties are equine photography, ranch calls, equestrian events, nature, wildlife, senior portraits, fashion, model portfolios, photography lessons and an occasional wedding.

Photography lets the creative side of me tell a story and help bring memories to those on the other side of the camera. Meeting a wide variety of people and seeing new places is a big plus too!

You may visit her website at terricagephotography.com

Mary Otto is an advocate for her business as well as the need for people to know some basics on canning and natural health care. Being Amish/Mennonite, growing up on a working farm, and learning how to grow, cook, bake, & preserve food comes naturally for her. Mary has also taken courses at Toastmasters to learn public speaking. She enjoys teaching groups and individuals to be more self sufficient.

As a working entrepreneur/mother she has learned some timesaving methods to get canning done quicker and most times also healthier. Mary believes that learning should be fun and easy to understand.

Mary lives on a hobby farm in Decatur, TX with her husband, Merle, and 4 healthy, creative, and lively boys ranging from 9 yrs. - 3 yrs. They have sheep, goats, chickens, a donkey and a few other critters.  She may be contacted at cabincove [AT] hotmail [DOT] com.