Debbie (she/her) is an engineering graduate from University of Toronto and has a Diploma in Organic Land Care from Gaia College. She endeavours to combine her technical skills with BUFCO’s vision to encourage mutually uplifting relationships between the earth and its inhabitants. She enjoys feeding garden scraps to her bunny, feeding bunny poo to her worms, then feeding worm poo back to her garden.

Luisa (she/her) is an Organic Master Gardener and problem solver, who enjoys learning from life’s challenges. Merging her love for science and art, she studied Architectural Technology and Permaculture Design before working in ornamental gardening. She joined BUFCO with the goal of extending the joy gardens give her beyond just the aesthetics. When not covered in dirt, you can find her dancing salsa, biking, and tattooing.

Philippe (he/him) is an avid gardener with an interest in public education. He enjoys making connections between food, plants, and culture, showing how gardening connects us with history and community. A graduate of York University’s Masters of Environmental Studies and Niagara College’s horticulture diploma, he is excited to carry forward BUFCO’s mission, getting people involved in growing their own food. Aside from gardening, he enjoys weaving and reading books.

Cagan (he/him) grew up in Turkey, spending all his spare time trekking & camping around remnants of old civilizations, using historic trails such as the Lycian Way. After finishing his degree in architecture, he moved to Toronto to explore the connection between wood and architecture, starting as a Woodworker. When he’s not working or discovering the beautiful nature of Canada, he enjoys photography, sketching, and canoeing.

Greg (he/him) was raised in the small town of Dundas, Ontario, in the shadow of the Niagara Escarpment. Between gardening and family excursions camping in Ontario and the Maritimes, the outdoors is his playground. He has a diverse background ranging from ranch hand in BC, IT guy, runner, cyclist, hiker, and DIYer. Working on his home and yard is his meditation. He sees gardens as evolving spaces, with a little help. “Change is good, Donkey.”

Victoria (she/her) grew up in Argentina surrounded by pastures and surreal sunsets; a setting that spurred her love for nature. After working as an elementary school teacher in Buenos Aires, she migrated to Toronto with her family and is now an Organic Master Gardener. She is transforming every room in her home into makeshift greenhouses populated with plants – that is, when she is not camping on the great Canadian shield.