About Wende

Wende is a garden and landscape designer, biodynamic farmer, and guide for those seeking a more connected and meaningful life. Her journey began in childhood, learning from her grandmother and a wise old forest ranger who taught her to see nature as a living, breathing presence. Later, time spent in botanical gardens deepened her love for plants and ecosystems, and led her toward permaculture, ecopsychology, and the healing power of gardens.

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She calls herself a queer gardener — not just because she is queer, but because she works in a queer way: playful, intuitive, cooperative, and curious. Her approach reflects the belief that nature itself is queer — not binary, not fixed, and never boring. For Wende, gardening is a path to wholeness, a way of weaving meaning into life, and an invitation to grow in relationship rather than in isolation.

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Her gardens are living spaces that feed the body and soul, designed for people who dream of food, beauty, sanctuary — or simply wish to walk their land with someone who listens deeply.

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The name of her project, Beija Flor, carries a story close to her heart. In Brazilian Portuguese, beija-flor means "flower kisser" — a poetic name for the hummingbird. During a formative journey through the Amazon, Wende was deeply moved by the vibrant interconnection of the forest, its people, and its creatures. Among them, the hummingbird stood out: tiny and luminous, fierce and delicate, joyful and persistent. To her, it became a symbol of her own essence — colorful, multi-creative, and sensitive, yet also resilient and full of life. Beija Flor is both a tribute and an invitation: to live and grow with lightness, beauty, and connection.

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Through Beija Flor, Wende shares her love for the land by offering design, guidance, and workshops that help people reconnect — with nature, with themselves, and with what truly matters.