E. Jade Luu, Ed.M.

Jade Luu is a gardener, food and herbals alchemist, & garden-based learning educator based in Los Angeles, California.

Jade holds a B.A. in Journalism/Public Relations from San Jose State University and an Ed.M. in International Education Development/Peace Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. She is a trained and certified Permaculture designer and gardener, and a Theodore Payne Foundation California Native Plants Landscaper and practitioner with over 25 years experience in K-12 & higher education teaching, curriculum design and programming in the U.S., Japan, and China. In 1995, following a life-changing quantum experience, Jade left a career in hi-tech marketing and PR to embark on her path in Peace Education with emphasis on Environmental and Nature Connection Education. 

As a grower, educator and earth steward to Ellume Gardens, Jade has lived a garden-centered life for over 20 years and now teaches private and community courses in natural/biodynamic & regenerative gardening, cold/hot/vermi-composting, homesteading, and Nature reconnection. Her passions include practicing the art of cooking and preserving naturally grown food, natural plant dyeing, and making natural paints and inks.

No matter where she is in the world, Jade always finds her way to Nature and is dedicated to sharing the knowledge, peace, and meaning she has found in her deep connection to Nature with others.