The two that started it all...
Tom
Elaine
Elaine
Tom is the guy with the cowboy hat- he won't ask anyone to do something that he is not willing to do himself (unless it has something to do with computers).
Elaine
Elaine
Elaine
She makes us all look good. Elaine is the head honcho in the greenhouse. She is a perfectionist and it shows. She grew up in Coudersport, PA and moved to Hermitage when she and Tom decided to open Cottage Gardens not knowing a thing about plants!
The Daughters
Shannon
Shannon
Shannon
Has great eye for design and can make any space look welcoming and stylish. She even makes muck boots look good! When she isn't at the Greenhouse she is probably working in her yard or redecorating a room in her own home.
Erin
Shannon
Shannon
Erin keeps us all in line. This mother of 3 is the one that keeps us all organized. Her favorite pastime is enjoying a roaring fire on her back patio with her husband.
Ryen
Shannon
Ryen
If you can't find her just look for a hat! She manages to get every shirt dirty in the first hour of work. She is the jack of all trades.
The Son
Ben
Ben is in charge of our drone footage and creating our iconic Christmas tree ornaments! He dabbles in carpentry and never shies away from a project.
Landscape Managers
Ryan "Pete"-2017
Ryan "Pete"-2017
Ryan "Pete"-2017
The Best Chef we know. Wine extraordinaire. Comedian. Keeps us on our toes.
Ryan.Snyder@cottagegardens.org
Corey
Ryan "Pete"-2017
Ryan "Pete"-2017
Corey has been in the green business for over 35 years! He's your guy if you're looking to elevate your landscape, his talents are limitless! When he's not at the shop, you may see him driving around town on his motorcyle.
Landscape Crew
Ron - 2004
Preston -2022
Brad - 2015
aka "Silver Fox' is a Landscaping crew leader. In the off season Ron is an avid hunter and enjoys working on old cars.
He originally came from New Castle, PA.
Brad - 2015
Preston -2022
Brad - 2015
A talented guitar player and a prize winning fisherman! Brad is the only employee to ever bowl a 300! He hails from Sharon, PA.
Preston -2022
Preston -2022
Preston -2022
Preston loves a Demolition Derby and not from the sidelines, he is the one behind the wheel! He builds cars just to destroy them in any Derby he can join!
Josh - 2023
Josh - 2023
Preston -2022
Josh loves fishing in his spare time, he also enjoys work on cars, especially his truck!
Brian- 2025
Josh - 2023
Brian- 2025
Brian is new to Cottage Gardens this year. He is an avid fisherman and gardener. Brian has an impressive fruit, berry and vegetable garden.
Mike- 2025
Josh - 2023
Brian- 2025
Mike is new to Cottage Gardens this year. He loves golfing with his buddies whenever he can!
Collin
Collin
Collin
Collin has been with Cottage Gardens throughout his college career, and now works on the landscape teams on his days off. A true go-getter!
Juan
Collin
Collin
Juan has been with Cottage Gardens for the past few summers, he is as happy as they come! It's a rare day when you see him without a smile!
Distribution Manager (aka The Delivery Guys!)
Jeff - 2020
Denny - 2021
Denny - 2021
Always ready for anything, Jeff has been our reliable driver since 2020. He can fix anything! Perfection is his middle name!
Denny - 2021
Denny - 2021
Denny - 2021
Nursery Manager
Jeff - 2010
Jeff is the go to guy at Cottage Gardens. As our resident plant expert, it's a rare day when he doesn't have the answers you're looking for! Jeff really loves Walt Disney World, football and superheroes! He comes from a planet far far away...
Greenhouse Crew
Casey - 2023
Casey - 2023
Casey - 2023
Casey hails from a long line of gardeners. (The second grandchild of the Family) She has more plants in her living room and kitchen than we have in Greenhouse #1! You will find her everywhere on the property, she wants to learn it all. From Calibrating the Ec of the fertilizer water to balancing the books.
Pat - 1969
Casey - 2023
Casey - 2023
Pat is the friendly face you see at the checkout counter. She keeps everyone well fed and on time!
Kim - 2024
Casey - 2023
Kim - 2024
Kim is our local Master Gardener. She moved back to the valley after spending many years Teaching in Alaska.
Look out because she will compost anything she can get her hands on!
OFFICE
Dawnelle- 2025
Dawnelle is new to the Cottage Gardens team this year. She and her father used to own an antique shop and now Dawnelle has transitioned to an Etsy shop with her daughter to keep her passion alive!