With over 20 years of gardening experience, Lauren is the founder and owner of Lauren’s Garden Services. She has the experience to ensure that your project is installed according to specifications.  You can be certain that your project will be completed in a timely manner, and with care and respect for your property.  Lauren has a BS in Horticulture from Pennsylvania State University and an MS in Herbal Medicine from Tai Sophia Institute for the Healing Arts. She has studied landscape architecture, sustainability, native plants, medicinal plants and permaculture practices. She has experience working on high-end landscapes, installing and maintaining beautiful gardens, hardscapes and ponds.

Chrissie came to us in 2020 with a passion for sustainability and a love of nature.  In 2017 Chrissie embarked on a life changing journey when she decided to change careers from early childhood education to horticulture.  She graduated in the top of her class in 2019, earning an Associate in Applied Science in Sustainable Horticulture.  After graduating, she briefly traveled abroad, studying plants and ecological initiatives in Iceland.  Chrissie has three years of experience working in and managing greenhouses, as well as several years of experience in customer service.  When she is not working hard at LGS, she can usually be found crafting miniatures, enjoying a good sci-fi/fantasy show or spending time with her family.  Some of Chrissie’s favorite native plants include Ninebark and Beardtongue.  Chrissie’s passion for mentoring and helping others make her a great leader.  Her creativity and dedication to the cause are why we love having her on our team.

Alex graduated from CCBC with a Certificate in Sustainable Horticulture through the American Landscape Institute.  She has a level one certification from the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals.  Alex also earned an AA in History from Harford Community College.  She loves being out in nature and it was that love that got her to completely change her career field and go back to school. Her happiness in this decision shows in her work. Alex is an avid reader and loves to sip tea while reading a good book. One of her favorite native plants is mountain mint, but she loves them all! She joined our team in spring 2020 as a crew member.  Her dedication to client satisfaction and knowledge of plants make her a great addition to the LGS team.

Jessie has always loved nature and the outdoors. She followed her passion and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Maryland- College Park in 2019. She comes to us from Robinson Nature Center in Columbia, MD where she worked as lead environmental educator. She taught people of all ages about the wonders of the natural world. While at Robinson, she gained an appreciation for native plants and what they can do for our environment, which is why she was drawn to LGS. Her favorite native plant is moss phlox, and on her days off she is often found playing with her cat and dog or hiking a new trail. Her can-do attitude makes her an excellent addition to our team!

Cianna’s love of nature started early with family camping trips and helping in the garden. After graduating in 2014 with her Bachelors in Fine Art, it was hard to find a job that combined all of her passions. Fast forward to 2020, she got started at Lauren’s by watering plants during the pandemic. Then transitioned to working the weekend plant sales, to nursery assistant to Cultivate’s manager to now being the Nursery Manager. In her spare time, Cianna loves to hike, garden, and paint. Her favorite native plant changes with the seasons but she loves Mayapples, Milkweeds, Asters, and Coneflowers. Cianna is an amazing, hardworking individual who brings so much joy to our team!

Ari has a passion for wildlife and is dedicated to sharing her excitement and passion with others. She has a background in zoology and was a zookeeper for many years. Her love of educating others about wildlife is where her excitement for native plants comes from. In her spare time, you can find her quilting, felting, watching horror movies, enjoying the natural world, hanging out with her cats, caring for her fish, or tending to the jungle she’s growing inside her home (she has a lot of houseplants). Some of her favorite native plants include Jack-in-the-pulpit, pawpaw trees, and columbine. Ari’s scientific background and sensible approach to eco-friendly landscaping and nursery care makes her a valuable member of our team.

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Darlene joined LGS’s team in March of 2022. She is passionate about connecting plants and people in order to foster conservation-minded sustainable communities. She was first introduced to working with plants when she spent a summer working on an organic farm. Then some years later she discovered her love of the outdoors while traveling as a live sound engineer. One career shift later she traded powered speakers for pruners, microphones for mulch, and couldn’t be happier about it. She is currently back in school studying Environmental Horticulture through Montgomery College. Her favorite native plant is purple cone flower and she is often reading, hiking, or playing piano in her spare time. Darlene is a natural leader and born horticulturist, and we love having her on our team.

Kevin moved to Maryland in 2008 from Portland, Oregon.  He has always enjoyed working outside.  He has been managing his own landscape since he was 12.  Kevin appreciates learning all he can about landscape design and maintenance techniques, and applies that knowledge in his own landscaping endeavors. Kevin’s favorite native plant is heucheras and he loves to catch up on tv shows and movies with friends in his free time.  He came to us in the spring of 2020 with a plethora of experience from landscaping companies to nurseries. Kevin’s strong work ethic and quiet, thoughtful approach are assets to the LGS team.

Gwen joined our landscaping team at the beginning of the 2022 season. She started as a crew member, then became our maintenance assistant crew leader, and now she is excelling as our maintenance crew lead. Gwen has had a fascination with nature and plants since she was little. Her grandmother used to have a nursery in Westminster near Union Mills, so from a young age, she learned about permaculture and living off the land. Her favorite native plant is Jack-in-the-Pulpit, and in her free time, Gwen likes to roller skate at skate parks, hike, and create art. In the future, Gwen would like to pursue a career in bio architecture to help incorporate more art and sustainable design into urban environments. Gwen has a determination like no other.  We love that she always rises to a challenge and sees it through.

Chris joined LGS in March of 2022, but for the past decade, Chris Marsheck has balanced his time between being a professional musician and a retail sales manager.  In the fall of 2020 he decided it was time to pursue a job that was more meaningful. Being an avid hiker and amateur naturalist, horticulture seemed like a perfect fit!  Chris recently graduated with  a sustainable horticulture degree from CCBC and has already earned his Basic Horticultural Technician Certificate and Level 1 Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional certificate. His favorite native plant is the white oak tree as it is a host plant to over 500 species of insect, and in his free time, Chris is often camping, playing with his band, or partaking in historical reenactment. He has a pragmatic way of looking at projects, which makes him a fantastic fit for our team.

Max joined LGS as a crew member at the start of the 2023 season. He enjoys working outdoors as well as tending to his indoor plants, which makes work at LGS a natural fit. Max’s background includes a B.S. in Psychology from Towson University and a wide variety of work experience in produce, carpentry, automotive repair and restoration, and psychological research. In his free time, he can be found watching movies with friends and family, woodworking, doing odd jobs, or spending time at Church. His favorite native plant is the American Sycamore. Max’s ability to jump right in and get things done makes him a great addition to our team.

Antonin joined our landscaping crew at the start of the 2023 season. They grew up gardening with their family, so now being able to work outdoors is really enjoyable as it reminds them of their outdoor experiences as a child. In their free time, Antonin likes to go exploring in the woods and drawing and sketching. Their favorite Maryland native plant is the Black Willow tree. Antonin has been a great addition to our team and we love their ability to step up to the plate when the situation calls for it.

Growing up in northern Baltimore county, Jeremy has long since had a great love and appreciation for plants and wildlife. Early on, he spent a lot of time gardening and harvesting with his grandfather and working part time at his local garden center. He recently came from a commercial background in ecological restoration and is excited to apply his skills and strengths to a residential horticultural setting. In his free time, Jeremy enjoys flying kites, traveling, and creating gardenscapes with his wife at home. His favorite native plant is mountain laurel. We were excited to welcome him to our team in 2023. Jeremy’s delightful attitude and affinity for giving everything his all make him a prime example of what our company is about.

Joe grew up in Illinois and spent a year living abroad in Italy during high school. After high school, he moved east for college, where he enrolled in an International Studies program.  Not long after he decided to change course when he started developing an interest in gardening and farm work. Joe enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, and traveling. His favorite native plant is Joe pye weed. His dependability and flexibility are admirable, and we love Joe’s desire to learn more about the field and enrich his experience.  

Bex’s background in the outdoor industry began many moons ago through conservation projects in our public land. That then transitioned to using those spaces to develop character through experiential education and gardening. Her interest with working in nature led her to LGS and she joined our crew in the Fall of 2019. She remained with us through our 2020 season. She recently rejoined our team this fall, and we are so excited to work with her again! Bex’s favorite native plant is Solidago or Goldenrod, and in her free time, Bex enjoys participating in her college’s garden club and sailing her boat around the Chesapeake Bay. Bex’s demeanor and drive motivate everyone around her.  We admire the positivity she brings to the team and know that we can count on her to lift others up, even when the job gets tough.

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Leah has been working on and off at LGS since the summer of 2019.  She’s been a nursery assistant, a crew member on the maintenance team, and also a helping hand in the gift shop and nursery!  Her favorite native plant is Monarda didyma, also known as bee balm.  Leah recently graduated from UMBC with a degree in Media Communications Studies and hopes to be a part of environmental activism in one form or another down the line.  In her free time, Leah likes to crochet, spend time with her two cats, and go on hikes. Leah’s focus and drive motivates everyone at LGS, and we couldn’t be happier to have her on our team.