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 Brother
Ben - 1978
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!
Landscape Managers
Corey - 2013
Ryan "Pete"-2017
Ryan "Pete"-2017
Our Director of Landscape Operations. He has been in the Green Industry for 33 years . Corey 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
Ryan "Pete"-2017
Ryan "Pete"-2017
Ryan "Pete"-2017
OFFICE
Melissa - 2012
Melissa - 2012
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
Casey - 2023
Melissa - 2012
Melissa - 2012
Casey hails from a long line of gardeners. (The third 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.
Landscape Crew
Brian - 1998
Brian - 1998
Brian - 1998
Landscaping crew leader, has been at Cottage Gardens for many 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 - 2004
Brian - 1998
Brian - 1998
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
Brian - 1998
Preston -2022
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 love 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
Preston -2022
Colin - 2021
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
Preston -2022
Colin - 2021
Josh is new to the team this year.
Juan - 2023
Juan - 2023
Juan - 2023
Juan is new to the team. He bring a smile to anyones face. We are glad to have his smile on the team this year.
Distribution Manager (aka The Delivery Guy!)
Jeff - 2020
Always ready for anything, Jeff has been our reliable driver since 2020. Perfection is his middle name!
Nursery Managers
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
Andi - 2015
Ashley - 2011
Ashley - 2011
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 - 2011
Ashley - 2011
Ashley - 2011
One of the friendly faces you will spot in the Greenhouse. If you need your landscape redesigned she is your girl!
Pat - 1969
'Cricket'- 2021
'Cricket'- 2021
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
New to the team this year! 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 again. She is also a Master at Pottery.