Shawn wasn't born with a silver spoon in his mouth but a garden fork; he has botanicals running through his veins as his passion for naturalization and plants indigenous to Ontario is second nature to him. He is Brampton's 'Civic' horticulturist as recently, he is leading the community of Heart Lake through their process of regeneration after Ice Storm 2013. A walk through any forest, especially Heart Lake Conservation is like no other, as every step is a learning moment. We hope Shawn's articles will help propagate many new gardening adventures for all Brampton!