My green thumb began at a young age helping my folks develop beds and maintain the grounds of their horse farm. In college I worked on a commercial tree farm, and later at a vineyard getting involved in all aspects of planting and care. My academic background is in architecture, and my first career was in specialty architectural fabrication. Taking the reins at GROW has allowed me to get back to architecture and its connection with landscape.

 

Favorite plant:

Trinidad Pinyon Pine; it is a rare being, with the most incredible structure and blue-green needles.

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Favorite thing about this job:

Working outside with amazing people everyday. Helping to contribute to a more textured and beautiful local community. 

I grew up helping my mother in her garden and working for a local gardener. Trained as a chemical engineer, I spent 6 years in that field, knowing I wanted to retire to gardening. Then I realized I didn’t have to wait for retirement—and GROW was born. I went through the Colorado Master Gardener program and continue to attend courses and conferences on plants and growing techniques.  

 

Favorite plant:

Agastache rupestris (sunset hyssop) - it brings so many hummingbirds to my garden!

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Favorite thing about this job:

I love getting to know our customers and bringing beauty to their homes and the community. I also love improving my community in an environmentally responsible way.

I have a Bachelor’s degree in horticulture and a Certificate in Herbology. 

 

Favorite plant:

Gardenias-they smell heavenly!

 

Favorite thing about this job:

I love spending all day outside in the Colorado sunshine with the flowers and the bugs!

I worked on a flower farm while I was in college, and we sold beautiful bouquets at the Boulder Farmers Market. I’ve worked on the administrative side of things for 2 decades. My passion and expertise is people. I have high standards for client service and I love working with people who do too.

 

Favorite plant:

Ferns—they remind me of the lush Oregon forests where I was born and raised.

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Favorite thing about this job:

GROW is everything I could ask for in an employer. I wake up every day and look forward to working with some of my favorite humans at a company whose business ethics completely align with my personal philosophy.

I’ve spent 25 years gardening in Colorado. I earned my Colorado Gardening Certificate in 2006 and completed the CSU Master Gardener Program in 2009. 

 

Favorite plant:

Roundleaf serviceberry. As practical as they sound, they’re quite pretty. 

 

Favorite thing about this job:

All our wonderful clients, and working with the same people and gardens year after year.

15+ years of irrigation experience in the field. Workshops for understanding the basics of irrigation and design. Training in fusion process of PVC pipe.

 

Favorite plant:

All sorts of plants catch my attention due to the fact that I can provide proper watering and see the results and beautiful colors throughout the lifetime of the plant. 

 

Favorite thing about this job:

My favorite thing about this job is I love the connection with mother earth and all the elements needed to grow amazing botanical gardens.