Environmental Scientist and Landscape Architect (ASLA) with a PhD in Urban Ecology. She dedicates her 20-year career to sustainable gardening, biodiversity restoration, and eco-friendly manufacturing analysis.
Dr. Beatrix "Bea" Larsson is a leading voice in the intersection of horticulture and sustainability. Her work challenges the "green desert" of modern lawns, advocating for native plant corridors, water-wise xeriscaping, and permaculture principles in suburban settings. Beyond the garden, Beatrix is a rigorous analyst of consumer goods, adept at auditing supply chains to expose greenwashing in textiles and manufacturing. She teaches readers how to verify certifications like GOTS, analyze material degradation, and implement zero-waste practices that actually work. Her advice is grounded in scientific data, helping homeowners reduce their carbon footprint through informed choices in insulation, water filtration, and landscaping.