Meet our Team

I’ve been interested in plants ever since I grew radishes in a container as a kid!

My favorite place to see native plants In a variety of habitats, including right here in Los Angeles amidst remnant native vegetation. The lineage, resilience and wisdom of a roadside laurel sumac is inspiring.

When I’m not gardening, I’m under a tree with a book and a pen.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since I stumbled upon the UCSC farm and learned about growing my own food.

My favorite place to see native plants is the Backbone Trail.

When I’m not gardening, I’m cooking for and cleaning up after my children.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since I was a young child growing up in England, helping my Dad tend to his flowers and vegetables. When I lived there as an adult, I maintained my own community vegetable garden (aka ‘allotment’).

My favorite place to see native plants is Charmlee Park in Malibu; there’s something special about being high up over the ocean. My favorite place in England is the Devil’s Kneading Trough on top of the Kent Downs near Wye.

When I’m not gardening, I’m fixing up my 1959 Morris Minor. It will run some day.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since I was little and used to garden with my grandma.

My favorite place to see native plants is my neighborhood.

When I’m not gardening, making art.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since I was a kid going camping in New Mexico.

My favorite place to see native plants is my backyard or while out hiking.

When I’m not gardening, I’m practicing jiujitsu, going for hikes or sleeping.

I’ve been interested in plants ever sinceI was a kid climbing trees. In college I became obsessed with understanding plants and how they relate to the rest of the natural world.

My favorite places to see native plants are the Channel Islands, but I am always thrilled to see the creative ways they are incorporated into the built landscape.

When I’m not gardening, I’m drawing, working out, playing a sandbox game, or watching a science video.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since my grandpa taught me how to graft camellias in our yard.

My favorite place to see native plants is when I’m out walking my dog. I love drawing garden inspiration from my neighbors.

When I’m not gardening, I’m skating up a storm or picnicking in my local parks.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since my dad gave me the opportunity to work with him when I was 17 years old. We planted salvias at a house that he was working on.

My favorite place to see native plants is here at TPF. It’s crazy how fast the plants grow. You’re here one week and the next week they’re big.

When I’m not gardening, I’m playing football and going for a run.

I’ve been interested in plants ever sinceI camped as a kid in the Pacific Northwest wilderness, beneath towering pines and among ferns.

My favorite place to see native plants on any California hike, but especially riparian areas in the Angeles National Forest.

When I’m not gardening, I’m rock climbing, watching movies with loved ones, or finding a new spot to camp!

I’ve been interested in plants ever since early childhood when my mother taught me that plants are family.

My favorite place to see native plants is unexpectedly on walks in urban environments. I love their resiliency and adaptability.

When I’m not gardening, I’m spending time in public gardens, reading, or volunteering for animal rescue groups.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since I was a kid visiting national parks with my family.

My favorite place to see native plants is anywhere along the John Muir Trail!

When I’m not gardening, I’m running an ultra-marathon or backpacking, playing pinball, or making art.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since I volunteered with a community garden in New Orleans

My favorite place to see native plants is in people’s front yards all around LA, admiring their landscape design and plant combinations.

When I’m not gardening, I’m off searching for waterfalls and natural hot springs, or trying out fitness classes around the city.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since I grew my first pumpkin as a kid.

My favorite place to see native plants is at all the homes on the Native Plant Garden Tour.

When I’m not gardening, I’m watching Real Housewives!

I’ve been interested in plants ever since gardening with one of my parents in our backyard as a kid.

My favorite place to see native plants is Griffith Park and along the LA River.

When I’m not gardening, hiking, at the pottery studio, or getting overpriced coffee.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since I grew radishes in a container as a kid!

My favorite place to see native plants In a variety of habitats, including right here in Los Angeles amidst remnant native vegetation. The lineage, resilience and wisdom of a roadside laurel sumac is inspiring.

When I’m not gardening, I’m under a tree with a book and a pen.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since I helped my Lola (Grandma) plant and care for her balcony garden.

My favorite place to see native plants is walking around my neighbor hood or on local hikes.

When I’m not gardening, I’m hanging out with my dogs and cat, reading or playing with arts and craft stuff. 

I’ve been interested in plants ever since I stumbled upon the UCSC farm and learned about growing my own food.

My favorite place to see native plants is the Backbone Trail.

When I’m not gardening, I’m cooking for and cleaning up after my children.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since my grandmother, a TPF customer, would show me the evening primrose and California poppies in her Calabasas garden.

My favorite place to see native plants is any wild place around California. I also love to see how people are using native plants in their gardens.

When I’m not gardening, I’m either making music, cooking, or obtaining permits for my future amusement park…Disneylan’t.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since I was a young child growing up in England, helping my Dad tend to his flowers and vegetables. When I lived there as an adult, I maintained my own community vegetable garden (aka ‘allotment’).

My favorite place to see native plants is Charmlee Park in Malibu; there’s something special about being high up over the ocean. My favorite place in England is the Devil’s Kneading Trough on top of the Kent Downs near Wye.

When I’m not gardening, I’m fixing up my 1959 Morris Minor. It will run some day.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since I visited TPF as a child, and helped my mother pick out plants for her gardens.

My favorite place to see native plants is way out in the desert, surviving extremes through amazing adaptations.

When I’m not gardening, looking for bugs!

I’ve been interested in plants ever since I was little and used to garden with my grandma.

My favorite place to see native plants is my neighborhood.

When I’m not gardening, making art.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since attending UC Riverside where I conducted research on native wildflowers and collected their seeds in the Box Spring Reserves.

My favorite place to see native plants is the Skyline Trail in Corona.

When I’m not gardening, I am rock climbing, playing guitar, or drawing.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since I was a kid going camping in New Mexico.

My favorite place to see native plants is my backyard or while out hiking.

When I’m not gardening, I’m practicing jiujitsu, going for hikes or sleeping.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since I was a child growing up in Wisconsin. There, we waited for the crocus to emerge as the first real sign of spring.

My favorite place to see native plants is in other people’s yards and public spaces. I love to see people living alongside functional habitats.

When I’m not gardening, I’m writing, drawing, decorating, crafting or creating.

I’ve been interested in plants ever sinceI was a kid climbing trees. In college I became obsessed with understanding plants and how they relate to the rest of the natural world.

My favorite places to see native plants are the Channel Islands, but I am always thrilled to see the creative ways they are incorporated into the built landscape.

When I’m not gardening, I’m drawing, working out, playing a sandbox game, or watching a science video.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since my childhood growing up on our family farm.

My favorite place to see native plants is the Beaudry Loop Trailhead.

When I’m not gardening, I’m experiencing Los Angeles’ food, arts, music, and dog walks.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since my grandpa taught me how to graft camellias in our yard.

My favorite place to see native plants is when I’m out walking my dog. I love drawing garden inspiration from my neighbors.

When I’m not gardening, I’m skating up a storm or picnicking in my local parks.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since my dad gave me the opportunity to work with him when I was 17 years old. We planted salvias at a house that he was working on.

My favorite place to see native plants is here at TPF. It’s crazy how fast the plants grow. You’re here one week and the next week they’re big.

When I’m not gardening, I’m playing football and going for a run.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since I was 20 years old and started working at TPF. From the first day, I fell in love with this beautiful experience.

My favorite place to see native plants is in the gardens I have designed.

When I’m not gardening, I make time to practice my favorite sports or go to the gym.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since I started working at TPF.

My favorite place to see native plants is when I’m out walking.

When I’m not gardening, I’m at home.

I’ve been interested in plants ever sinceI camped as a kid in the Pacific Northwest wilderness, beneath towering pines and among ferns.

My favorite place to see native plants on any California hike, but especially riparian areas in the Angeles National Forest.

When I’m not gardening, I’m rock climbing, watching movies with loved ones, or finding a new spot to camp!

I’ve been interested in plants ever since I was the 6th grade and our science teacher took us on field trips to the Santa Monica Mountains.

My favorite place to see native plants is in Griffith Park.

When I’m not gardening, I’m in my ceramics studio or hiking.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since I was a kid, making potions out of dandelions, planting pinto beans in the yard, and juicing any fruit I could reach in the trees.

My favorite place to see native plants is simply in habitat. My favorite local spot is the Santa Ynez Falls Trail in Topanga.

When I’m not gardening, I’m sleeping or working on creative projects.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since early childhood when my mother taught me that plants are family.

My favorite place to see native plants is unexpectedly on walks in urban environments. I love their resiliency and adaptability.

When I’m not gardening, I’m spending time in public gardens, reading, or volunteering for animal rescue groups.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since I was a kid visiting national parks with my family.

My favorite place to see native plants is anywhere along the John Muir Trail!

When I’m not gardening, I’m running an ultra-marathon or backpacking, playing pinball, or making art.

I began my life with native plants and fell in love with seeing how they help ecosystems and water conservation.

My favorite place to see native plants is 100% TPF because of the wide diversity of plants that we have in our gardens.

When I’m not gardening, I spend as much time as I can with my new little family.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since I volunteered with a community garden in New Orleans

My favorite place to see native plants is in people’s front yards all around LA, admiring their landscape design and plant combinations.

When I’m not gardening, I’m off searching for waterfalls and natural hot springs, or trying out fitness classes around the city.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since college, when I started collecting houseplants and saw firsthand how intelligent they were.

My favorite place to see native plants is the Angeles National Forest.

When I’m not gardening, I’m writing songs, making collages, or taking an unreasonably long walk around the city.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since I grew my first pumpkin as a kid.

My favorite place to see native plants is at all the homes on the Native Plant Garden Tour.

When I’m not gardening, I’m watching Real Housewives!

I’ve been interested in plants ever since I was 12 years old, when my father had me plant palm trees around our house.

My favorite place to see native plants is Point Dume State Park.

When I’m not gardening, I’m reading, listening to music, hiking, or traveling.

I’ve been interested in plants ever since I was a young man, 21 years of age, just arrived from England and looking for a job.

My favorite place to see native plants is Mount San Jacinto… the Torquitz Trail… a lot of beautiful country including Round Valley and Long Valley.

When I’m not gardening, I’m partaking of a good breakfast.