Our Story

Jamie Novlesky

Born and raised in Calgary, Jamie acquired her bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from the University of Lethbridge.

Shortly after graduating, she worked at a soil analysis lab. Realizing that her passion is in working in nature, she worked for a landscaping company in Calgary where she became a supervisor involved in designing flower beds and planters for commercial properties.

​After several years in this role, she went back to school to obtain her Journeyman Certificate in Landscape Horticulture.​
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Mark Pacumio

Mark grew up in the Philippines and gained a bachelor's degree in horticulture from the University of the Philippines. 

After graduating, he worked as a resident Horticulturist where he managed various projects and lead a team of arborists and grounds care crew for several years. 

He migrated to Calgary in 2014, working for a landscaping company where he honed his skills and knowledge in lawn care.  Because of his attention to detail, he was quickly promoted to middle management and then to a role as safety officer.  ​

Mark, Jamie & the team at Garden Gnomes YYC love helping homeowners and property managers in creating and maintaining enjoyable outdoor spaces.  With a passion to help the planet, they enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience about nature.

Studying local native plants and how to use them successfully in the landscape to create low-maintenance and sustainable designs, ​Garden Gnomes YYC strives to help you create or maintain a space that thrives in our climate.  If your landscape or yard is already established, they are happy to get down in the dirt and keep it looking fresh all season long.
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They are always improving their credentials by attending training in the industry to make sure their knowledge and skills are up-to-date with current information and landscape trends.

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