Ever since I can remember I’ve had an interest in plants and gardens. One of my earliest memories is that of my grandmother showing me how a snapdragon flower could be squeezed to make the “mouth” open. Later when my older brother began to work at a local nursery he came home with plant names. I was astonished that every plant had a name! When I began to know the plants by their names, I began to truly appreciate them and see them as unique entities.
Throughout my teenage years I worked at a local garden center and gardened whenever I could at home. My parents gave me a good sized plant budget and all the space I needed to work with for our yard at home. Working with plants was the best possible way for me to become familiar with their individual needs and growth habits. I was also privileged to have been mentored by some great nursery people and gardeners over the years and I continue to learn a great deal from others in the trade.
Even after 25 years in the nursery and landscape industry I am still thrilled on a daily basis by new landscape plants, changing seasons, and interesting plant combinations. Every new garden is a fresh canvas and a new opportunity to experiment with different plants, textures, materials and layouts.
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