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.

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.

Carla  joined our team in April 2024, bringing a lifelong love of nature and gardening. Growing up, she was inspired by watching her grandmother care for her garden, which sparked Carla’s own passion for plants. Carla’s favorite native plant is Mountain Laurel, and she enjoys hiking and traveling in her free time. With her deep appreciation for nature, Carla is a wonderful 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.

Perri joined our team in June of 2023. Hailing from Carroll County Maryland, Perri is passionate about soil health and native ecology. She has over 10 years experience in agriculture and land management. Her favorite plant in the nursery is Baptisia australis. In her free time Perri enjoys reading poetry to her small dairy goat herd, playing in the garden, and foraging. With her deep commitment to sustainable land practices and a genuine love for nature, Perri is a valued member of our team, bringing both expertise and passion to everything she does.

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.

Na’ava joined our team in March 2024. Her love for nature began as a young child with her dad teaching her the art of planting a vegetable garden and raised her to love the outdoors. Na’ava finds her peace in nature and thinks the natural world is not only beautiful but sacred as well. Her favorite native plants are pycnanthemum and southern magnolia, but she loves them all! She believes that “we are so lucky to be in a world filled with such beautiful things as plants and such intriguing creatures as animals!” We couldn’t agree more! Na’ava’s passion for the environment and her deep connection to nature make her an inspiring and valuable addition to our team, bringing both expertise and enthusiasm to everything she does.