Pam Skalicky grew up in the wheat country of Eastern Washington. After graduating from Washington State University, she worked in office administration for a medical society, a major snack food company, and an international high tech company. Gardening in Northwest Vancouver and volunteering became her main focus after retirement. Pam has volunteered at the Legacy Healing Garden and worked as program co-chair and secretary/newsletter editor for HPSO's Clark County Interest Group for over 15 years. She currently serves on the Open Gardens and After Hours committees for HPSO. She considers gardening, HPSO and the many garden friends she has made her personal lifeline.