Certified by Maine
DEP in Erosion
Control Practices as required by law for working in the Shoreland Zone
Resumes
Caroline Parsons photo
James Appleby
Education:
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Kyoto University of Art and Design, "The Japanese Garden - Intensive Seminar," Kyoto, Japan, 2018.
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LSFG crew trips to Japan in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2022.
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Southern Maine Community College, Plants and Soils Program, 2002.
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Colorado State University, Philosophy and Anthropology (specializing in Aesthetics), 1994.
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Regis High School, Aurora, CO.
Work:
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Owner and Head Designer, Lee Schneller Fine Gardens, 2021 to present.
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Crew member, designer and maintenance manager, LSFG, 2016 - 2021.
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Fourteen years as professional horticulturist at Landcrafters (Woolwich), Estabrook's (Yarmouth), Plants Unlimited (Rockport).
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Private Fine Gardener, six years, Brunswick and Harpswell.
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Americorps (America's Promise Fellowship) Community Garden Volunteer Coordinator, Youthlinks, Rockland. Two years.
Lee Schneller Sligh
Education:
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Kyoto University of Art and Design, "The Japanese Garden - Intensive Seminar," Kyoto, Japan, 2003.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Master Gardener course, 1997.
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Asahi Culture Center (Tokyo), Intensive courses in Japanese language, 1983.
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Nankai University (Tianjin, China), Intensive program in Chinese language, 1980.
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Michigan State University, B.A., Chinese Language and Literature, 1980 (with honor).
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Michigan State University, B.A., Asian History, 1980 (with honor).
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Honors and scholarships (at MSU): Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Alpha Theta, Shao-chang Lee Scholarship (two years), Honors College
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Rotary International Exchange Student, Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, Japan, 1974.
Work:
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Owner and Head Designer, Lee Schneller Fine Gardens, 1995 - 2021. Designed and built over 300 gardens.
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Japanese Technical Translator, 1982 - 1995 (full and part time).
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English Teacher (ESL), Sendai and Tokyo, Japan, 1980 - 1983
1974 - with Japanese host sister, Yasuko Nakagawa (Ueda)
Still friends with Yasuko, who helps us out in countless ways during our crew trips! (photo: Liz Stanley)
The Nakagawa Family of Fukuchiyama, who taught me to love Japan as a guest in their home in 1974 and as lifelong friends.
