gunnuscio.com

Guided by  science,  rooted
in care.

Botanical educator, employee-experience consultant,
and creative storyteller.

"I believe that thriving plants β€” whether rare aroids or backyard tomatoes β€” begin with understanding. Guided by horticultural rigor and rooted in a genuine love for tropical foliage and homegrown food, I help growers cultivate confidence through clarity."

My approach blends evidence-based science with the warmth of hands-on gardening. I translate complex horticultural principles into simple-yet-accessible guidance, empowering growers to read their environments, refine their methods, and nurture plants with intention. From substrate chemistry to sunlight patterns, from humidity management to soil health, I make the "why" behind plant care feel intuitive and inviting.


Get to know me β†’

A few of my favorite
growing conditions

Think of these as my plant tags. Each one's a little different. All of them thrive when given space to grow.

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Araceae & beyond

Botanical Education

From soil science to aroid obsessions, I translate the deep complexity of the plant world into something humans can actually use. And love.

β˜€οΈ Thrives in bright indirect attention Learn more β†’
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Human-centered design

Employee Experience

Because onboarding shouldn't feel like transplant shock. I help organizations build cultures where people β€” like plants β€” can actually establish roots.

πŸ’§ Needs consistent watering (aka: follow-through) Learn more β†’
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Advisory & community

Master Gardeners

Sharing what I know with those who grow: advising Master Gardener programs, community green spaces, and the people who show up for them.

🌧 Prefers collaborative climates Learn more β†’
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Scripts, music & resets

Creative Work

Scripts, video production, and the kind of creative projects that don't fit a job description but feel completely necessary. The garden of weird and wonderful ideas.

πŸŒ‘ Surprisingly drought-tolerant Learn more β†’

Yes, I can talk for
an hour about soil.

And feelings. And systems. And why your plants seem to have lost their umph. My talks blend scientific rigor with the kind of humor that keeps a room awake β€” and occasionally changes how they see the world.

Recent topic

Plant-Forward Sanctuary Design for Small Spaces

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Friendly Plant Education

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Systems Thinking for Creative & Nonprofit Teams

Latest from Petruscio Farms

Fresh dispatches from the field β€” science, soil, and the occasional tomato triumph.

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Ready to put down roots?

Whether you're looking for a speaker, a consultant, or just someone to tell you why your Monstera looks sad, I'd genuinely love to hear from you.

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