Creative x CultivarAbout Kristin Guy
Horticulture, Habitat x High Style
Kristin Guy is a Master Gardener, Certified Horticulturist, and Garden + Social Media Editor at Sunset Magazine known for blending expert plant knowledge with innovative storytelling and design. Through Tending West, she offers a fresh & engaged approach to gardening that celebrates both beauty and biodiversity in Los Angeles and Ventura County (+virtually for select clients). Unlike traditional landscaping services, Tending West specializes in transforming outdoor spaces into thriving ecosystems that are both deeply personal and environmentally resilient Kristin’s approach blends edible gardening, native plant integration, regenerative practices, habitat building, and wildlife certification—all with an eye toward great design, long-term sustainability.
Whether you are residential client seeking hands-on help with a home garden make-over or a media partner seeking compelling plant-first content, Tending West services has custom plans to meet your needs.
Deeply rooted in hands-on experience, Kristin champions a style of horticulture that’s equal parts ecological and elevated—whether she’s nurturing pollinators, experimenting with regenerative practices, or designing climate-resilient gardens for clients.
Additionally, Kristin offers tailored media consulting and on-camera horticultural expertise for brands and creative platforms aiming to infuse garden-forward content and plant know-how into their on-screen or digital narratives.
About Tending West
Through my work as a horticulturist, nationally syndicated garden editor, educator, and media consultant, I specialize in transforming outdoor spaces into thriving ecosystems that are both deeply personal and environmentally resilient—while also helping others share the story of their gardens, whether online, in print, or on screen.
My approach blends edible gardening, native plant integration, regenerative practices, habitat building, and wildlife certification—all with an eye toward great design, long-term sustainability, and media-ready storytelling that resonates with today’s audiences.
Whether you're growing food, restoring habitat, or learning to observe your space more closely, I believe every garden has the potential to be both a sanctuary and a statement—one that can be beautifully designed and skillfully shared, whether in your backyard or on camera.
With years of on-camera experience and a passion for plant storytelling, I bring a media-savvy, design-forward approach to every project—whether you’re reconnecting with your landscape or producing garden-focused content for digital, print, or broadcast. I offer custom consulting and on-camera services for media outlets, brands, and creatives.
My mission: To help Western gardeners create thriving, climate-resilient landscapes rooted in native plants, edible gardens, and pollinator-friendly practices—without sacrificing beautiful design, everyday joy, or the power of authentic storytelling.
Kristin believes every garden—no matter the size—can spark curiosity, foster connection, and become a sanctuary for both people and wildlife. With a mission to help others discover the transformative joy of growing and designing with purpose.