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
You wont see this guy around much, Ben is in charge of our drone footage and keeping our country safe. He may look serious but he keeps the family gatherings light!
OFFICE
Melissa - 2012
Our office manager has been with us for 11 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
Landscape Manager
Ryan "Pete"-2017
The Best Chef we know. Wine extraordinaire. Comedian. Keeps us on our toes.
Ryan.Snyder@cottagegardens.org
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!
Colin - 2021
Colin - 2021
Preston -2022
Colin is not afraid to try anything and is always willing to help out ! He is currently a Student at YSU when he is not helping us out here.
Josh - 2023
Colin - 2021
Josh - 2023
Josh is new to the team this year. In his spare time, you'll find him fishing or working on cars.
Juan - 2023
Colin - 2021
Josh - 2023
Juan is new to the team. He brings a smile to anyones face. We are glad to have his smile on the team this year.
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. Jeff really loves Walt Disney World, football and superheroes! He comes from a planet far far away...
Greenhouse Crew
Casey - 2023
'Cricket'- 2021
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
'Cricket'- 2021
Casey - 2023
Pat is the friendly face you see at the checkout counter. She keeps everyone well fed and on time!
'Cricket'- 2021
'Cricket'- 2021
'Cricket'- 2021
She has been in the green industry for over 20 years. She has lived in Texas and Florida and has recently moved back to PA and we are thrilled to have her here. She is also a Master at Pottery.