My name is Stephanie Griggs (but I'm known mostly as Steph!) and have lived here almost three years. I was born and raised on a Kansas wheat farm. My first degree is fashion merchandising, and I worked in the retail business for a few years. While raising a family I earned my elementary education degree. I was a special education teacher for many years until moving to the Grand Valley. Bookcliff Gardens truly feels like stepping into an educational classroom. I am amazed everyday about all the teaching/learning opportunities shared by all who enter. My hobbies include gardening (of course), running the trails, hiking, mountain biking, skiing...mostly being outside in nature. I also teach chair yoga at WCCC and B Yoga studio.

Originally from Kansas, I've lived in Grand Junction for 20 years. My background is in construction and geology. Seems I've spent my life learning ... building things with rock and soils! That fits my new mission ... building and renovating landscapes through Bookcliff Gardens' Landscape!