A baking tray decorated with a plant-based Christmas tree, made of Romanesco cauliflower and pomegranate arils, cherry tomatoes, red onion, sweet potato and carrots and garnished with Italian parsley. A white wooden, rustic background with a natural pattern of pomegranate seeds. - 1

Tyler’s passion began with indoor gardening and deepened as he studied plant-fungi interactions in controlled settings. With a microbiology background focused on fungi, he’s spent over a decade solving tough and intricate gardening problems. After spinal injuries and brain surgery, Tyler’s approach to gardening changed. It became less about the hobby and more about recovery and adapting to physical limits. His growing success shows that disability doesn’t have to stop you from your goals.