Blair Phillips, the founder of Abuela Gardens (2013), and Common Vision (1999) Has a BA in Environmental Studies with an emphasis in Agroecology and education (2006). Blair is a certified permaculture designer and teacher who has studied with the best(2007). Teachers like Dr. Elaine Ingham, Geoff Lawton, Darren Doherty, Penny Livingston, Broc Dolmon, Ian Davidson, Steve Gliesman, Michael Flynn, Cal Earth, Michael Smith (2004-to present)