Vancouver Landscaper

Jeffrey has always had an affinity for nature, the outdoors, and unique and striking landscapes. Growing up in a part of the UK known for its outstanding natural beauty, Jeffrey was born into a family of avid gardeners and a family business in horticulture/garden centers. 

Craine Projects is the culmination of Jeffrey’s education and career in landscape and project management and his desire to engage with people and enhance their interactions with outdoor spaces. From its small beginnings as a single owner/operator, the company has grown into an award-winning design/build collective focusing on custom residential properties. Jeffrey’s strong leadership and reputation for integrity and excellence has led to collaborations with wonderful homeowners as well as internationally-recognized designers and award-winning landscape architects & developers. At the heart of every project we undertake is the relationship built between the team, our colleagues, and our clients. 

“It is never just one thing that creates exceptional landscapes – it is always a culmination of knowledge, the patience to work through each project never missing a step, and finally not compromising on quality. That’s why we say, ‘Integrity is built into every aspect of our work.”

Kathryne joined Craine Projects in 2018 as Operations Manager. With a Masters in Intercultural Conflict Management, and a background in communications, media, project management and health & wellness – Kathryne’s passion for people, nature and strategic problem solving, combined with her organizational and communication skills have been integral to the growth of the company. Growing up on the North Shore, traveling extensively and living abroad- Kathryne has enjoyed re-establishing roots in Vancouver, and giving back and contributing to the growth of her community. She has a great love of the outdoors, and depending on the season, can be found on a snowboard or on the water.

Cody was introduced to construction and private renovations at a young age thanks to his family business. His career in contracting has evolved over the years from overseeing suburban residential construction to managing large-scale construction sites for developers. Combining his years of experience in the construction industry with his love for the outdoor environment, Cody brings his extensive knowledge, skills, and great attitude to every project. He is passionate about delivering exceptional outdoor living experiences to clients.

When not working, Cody is seeking new adventures the BC mountains have to offer. He loves biking, hiking, camping, and most of all, spending time with his family.

David’s love for gardening started when he was a youth in his home town of London, Ontario working after school, on weekends and throughout many summers at a large estate home. His career took a professional turn when he was hired as a private gardener at one of Canada’s finest estate gardens. He apprenticed under European gardeners receiving accreditation through the Ontario Ministry of Skills and Development as both a Horticulturist and Greenhouse/Glasshouse Worker. David went on to become the head gardener at the estate.

Throughout David’s career he has been able to share his love and passion by teaching gardening fundamentals and introductory landscape design  at the community college level and also heading Communities in Bloom projects. David has also served in the public realm as a Municipal Parks Superintendent and lead a team at a large garden centre with production nursery serving retail and wholesale customers. 

During the start of the last decade, David moved to BC’s lower mainland where he developed social enterprises focused on employing individuals with barriers to traditional employment, offering them training opportunities in landscape maintenance. David joined Craine Projects as the Landscape Maintenance Manager and now oversees all horticultural projects from installation to ongoing maintenance.

He resides on Bowen Island with his partner, enjoys cooking and exploring the west coast and all its natural beauty.

Having studied ecology in college Shrew brings his love of the environment and nature to his role with Craine Projects. He has been part of the Craine team since he moved to Canada in 2018. He is a good team player and never leaves a stone unturned. Having worked on a wide variety of projects Shrew is always keen to expand on his skill set and create work that the team can be proud of. Shrew approaches his work with a relaxed and friendly manner that puts the homeowners at ease. He is happiest when immersed in nature and enjoys working with natural materials.

Known to be a family man, Nick Jones is always looking out for his team. With his background in landscape design, he has an eagle eye for detail. Nick brings his contagious energy and high standards to every project, encouraging his team to do their best in every aspect of their work. Although hard working, Nick knows how to have a good time and makes sure his work environment is friendly and relaxed. When not working, Nick can be found enjoying time with his family or riding his skateboard at excessive speed.

Carman has been working in Landscape Constructions for 7 years, specializing in hardscape installations and detailed stone and tile work. An artist and musician and culinary enthusiast in his spare time, he brings creativity, inspiration and attention to detail into each and every installation and project. 

Originally from Cork, Ireland, Nick moved to Vancouver in May of 2022. He studied Architectural Technology in University. Nick spent a year working in that field before realising he wanted to return to the landscaping industry as he has always enjoyed the hard work and being outdoors. Nick has had a variety of occupations during his time studying, such as: Landscaping, Maintenance of a pharmaceutical plant and Industrial floor grinding/polishing. These experiences gave him important skills. Nick is hardworking, a team player, versatile, a fast learner, resilient and attentive to detail. He has a knack for problem-solving and discovering more efficient ways to accomplish a task. Nick likes to try his hand at anything to see if he can do it. His hobbies include hanging out with friends, camping, hiking and exploring the greater outdoors and all that Vancouver has to offer. 

Shirlei is passionate about plants and gardens. Through her Bachelor’s degree in Urban Forestry, she discovered that most greenspaces are located on residential properties. After graduating, she wanted to have a more significant impact on the urban environment by working in landscape maintenance. As a landscape supervisor, she learned planting and pruning techniques to ensure that plants thrive in urban settings. Throughout her journey, she discovered that many garden designs are not sensible and are very high-maintenance. This sparked a wish to create her own sound and low-maintenance gardens. Her goal is not only to design landscapes that are beautiful, but are also ecologically functional; that support the declining songbird population, native pollinators, all the way to soil microbes. She has found a place to fulfill that goal at Craine Projects, where she carefully selects plants for their beauty, needs, and role in a garden bed. In her free time, Shirlei enjoys hiking, painting, and discovering new plant combinations.