Meet the Crew.

I am the proud founder and owner of The Captured Garden but the success of the company depends on more than just me. I only have two hands and would never be able to handle all the clients that come my way.

Thankfully, I have a wonderful crew of women that make me look good.

Let me introduce them:

Mercedes

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Mercedes has been with me the longest. She started out as my graphic designer so if you have ever seen my business cards you know she is incredibly talented. She has a great eye and I depend on her opinion. Over the last few years she has gotten her hands dirty – literally – by helping me with planting. She has started designing some containers and, no surprise, she is as talented with plant material as she is with printed material. Mercedes is always smiling and I can count on her to bring her fashion sense to every install. She is also a dancer and performs in The Urban Nutcracker at holiday time. She has more energy than anyone I know and juggles a lot.

I am very grateful for her.


Ellen

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Ellen is a wonderful addition to The Captured Garden. She is quiet(at least in comparison to the rest of us!) and thoughtful and when she has something to say it matters. At first Ellen was unsure of her ability but I kept insisting she “could do this” and guess what…she can. This is not her first gardening job; she worked in public gardening while she lived in Michigan.

Ellen is also a very talented singer and songwriter(ellengibsonkennedy.com) although she would not join me as I was singing “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” during our winter container installation.

Maybe next year, Ellen?

 

 

 

Lauren

Lauren is The Captured Garden’s most recent hire. She was attending a workshop I was giving and started talking about her love of gardening, working with her mother in the garden as a child, and how I must love what I do. I sensed a kindred spirit and when she mentioned applying for a job at a local nursery I asked if she would like to work with me.

Thankfully, she said yes.

She jumped in feet first and has not looked back. Lauren is a great addition and seems to know what needs to be done before I even ask. She has a great design sense and asks a lot of great questions. She seems intent on learning and maybe that stems from the fact that she was a teacher for years.

 

 

 

 

Each member of The Captured Garden has her own story and yet we all work together so well. Most days seem more like a bunch of friends that get together, share stories, laugh….and dig in the dirt.

We are occasionally looking for members to join the team. If you think you might be a good fit, email me: Deborah@thecapturedgarden.com