Daphne grew up in Rhode Island where she spent her childhood learning woodworking, identifying plants, and rockhounding with her parents. After briefly attending college in Halifax Nova Scotia she decided to do some traveling before she returned to college again in Asheville where she graduated from the University of North Carolina Asheville with a B.S. in Environmental Studies: Ecology and Environmental Science. Daphne has always loved the environment and has taken particular interest in both native and indoor plants, her goal is to increase awareness about our environment and increase community ties through nature. In her free time, Daphne enjoys arts and crafts, playing violin, all outdoor activities, and playing with her four dogs.