In 2016, Carlotta James and Megan Boyles co-founded Three Sisters Natural Landscapes in Peterborough, Ontario, driven by their shared passion for native plants and sustainable gardening. Their mission was to create a livelihood that not only deepened their connection with the land but also contributed to the local economy and promoted healthy environments for people, plants, and pollinators. Since then, they have made a significant impact, designing and installing pollinator-friendly gardens for homeowners, schools, and non-profits. Their work has garnered awards and widespread recognition, as they continue to advocate for pollinator health and biodiversity, one garden at a time. Through their efforts, Carlotta and Megan are helping to inspire and educate communities about the importance of native plants in fostering a healthier, more sustainable environment.
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Carlotta James is an eco-landscaper, pollinator advocate, community leader, and long-distance runner dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability. A graduate of the University of Toronto with an Honours B.A. in International Relations and Political Science, she was awarded a scholarship under the Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program to study advanced Chinese at Yunnan University. Carlotta is the co-founder of Three Sisters Natural Landscapes, where she has designed and installed over 200 pollinator-friendly gardens with Megan Boyles across various Ontario communities, including Peterborough, Toronto, and London. In addition to her landscaping work, Carlotta is co-founder of the Monarch Ultra, an international relay run and conservation project that connects communities across North America in the shared goal of Earth stewardship and biodiversity preservation. Recently, she earned her Permaculture Design Certificate from Finca Tierra in Costa Rica. |
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Megan Boyles has deep roots in the Peterborough area, but also a passion for travel and adventure. After several years of living, working and volunteering in Toronto and West Africa, she landed back home in 2014 to reconnect with the land.
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