Jenny’s horticultural career began at the University of New Hampshire’s research farm, where her love for plants took root. After graduation, she spent seven years as a horticulturist at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden as a dedicated horticulturist. During this time, she earned a Certificate in Horticulture from BBG and a Botany Certificate with an Ethnobotany focus from the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG). After Brooklyn, Jenny embarked on a two-year research sabbatical upstate, working on a certified organic and biodynamic herb and flower farm to deepen her understanding of sustainable agriculture. She then returned to New York City as a lead horticulturist at Wave Hill in the Bronx, where she designed and maintained iconic areas such as the Tropical House, the Pergola, and the Aquatic Garden. Over her eight-year tenure, her work was prominently featured in the 2019 publication Nature into Art: The Gardens of Wave Hill. During this time, she was also invited to be a guest gardener at Chanticleer Garden in Pennsylvania, adding another notable experience to her repertoire.
In 2019, Jenny joined Blondie’s to expand her portfolio into interior horticulture, with a focus on living green walls and vertical gardening. Whether she’s on a ladder tending to green walls or out in the field identifying pests and supporting technicians, Jenny is known for her dedication and expertise. She received the Platinum Award in Horticulture Service for a major NYC project featuring 24 interior green walls. Beyond green walls, she designs seasonal exterior plantings and leads workshops on environmental stewardship. She is committed to implementing eco-friendly practices to reduce waste and is leading initiatives to incorporate compostable trash bags and recycle nursery pots. Jenny loves to talk about plants and share her knowledge with fellow enthusiasts.
Jenny finds inspiration visiting gardens throughout the Northeast. She is also an artist who preserves and presses flowers, ferns, and foliage and arranges them into beautiful, framed compositions. She is a firm believer in the healing power of plants and making the world a greener, more beautiful, and healthier place to live.
