A full service Garden Center & Landscaping Company
The two that started it all...
Tom
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
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
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
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.
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.
Landscape Managers
Corey
Our Director of Landscape Operations. He has been in the Green Industry for 33 years and with Cottage Gardens for 6 years. Cory is a 4th generation Nursery Man, he’s the recipient of multiple National and Local Landscape awards and originally came from Dubois, PA.
COREY.WISE@COTTAGEGARDENS.ORG.
Landscape Managers
Making the world a beautiful place...
Hanson
Our Landscape Accounts Manager. Hanson has been in the Green Industry for 15 years and this will be his third season with Cottage Gardens. A graduate from Ohio State in Horticultural Science, who enjoys gardening and spending time with his family! Originally from New Philadelphia, Ohio.
HANSON@COTTAGEGARDENS.ORG
Office
Melissa
Office Manager
Our office manager has been with us for 7 years. She is the friendly voice who answers the phone when you call and is happy to help you with all your questions. When she is not singing she keeps us laughing with her garden joke of the week.
melissa@cottagegardens.org
Crew Leaders
Brian
Landscaping crew leader, has been at Cottage Gardens for 21 years. He is the face of perfection - except when it comes to his paperwork at the end of the day. Brian's attention to detail is unmatchable.
Ron
aka "Silver Fox' is a Landscaping crew leader. He has been at Cottage Gardens for 15 years now. In the off season Ron is an avid hunter and enjoys working on old cars.
He originally came from New Castle, PA.
Brad
Has been here for 5 years. A talented guitar player, Brad is the only employee to ever bowl a 300! He hails from Sharon, PA.
Marc
Has been with Cottage Gardens for 6 years now. Marc is an avid bowler, loves dogs and enjoys hunting and fishing. He originally came from Farrell, PA.
Steven
Has been with Cottage Gardens for 7 years now and originated from Canton, OH. Steve is a master with the sewing machine. He designs and sews bags from recycled materials in his spare time.
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Nursery Managers
Jeff
Jeff has been at Cottage Gardens for 10 years now. Jeff really loves Walt Disney World and superheroes! He comes from a planet far far away...
Chris
Chris has more talents than we can fit into this page. He manages the field and keeps Jeff inline! He is great with animals and always has a smile on his face.
Greenhouse Crew
Andi
Margaret, better known as Andi, is the most stylish of the greenhouse ladies! She has been in the Green Industry for 20 years now. Her life motto is “Embrace life, it’s not a dress rehearsal”. Andi is from Jamestown, PA.
Ashley
One of the friendly faces you will spot in the Greenhouse. If you need your landscape redesigned she is your girl!
Pat
Pat is the friendly face you see at the checkout counter. She keeps everyone well fed and on time!
Cathy
Cathy, a retired Nurse, helps out a few days a week. She is an avid skier and musician.
Mandy
She makes the magic happen behind the scenes