Meet Our Greenhouse Team
Nick knew from an early age that he was destined to work outside. In high school, he and a friend started a successful landscaping business that solidified Nick’s desire to work with his hands in the dirt. Nick studied horticulture at Michigan State University and worked for numerous greenhouses during his college years. After graduation, Nick worked as Head Grower at Barlow Flower Farm, a high-end retail garden center on the New Jersey coast.
Nick’s expertise is in growing flowers but what gives him even greater pleasure is working with customers. He loves sharing his passion and knowledge with others and helping them create a successful and fulfilling gardening experience.
Fun Fact: Nick went to school to be a teacher and then he changed his mind.
Theresa has been learning about and working with plants for 32 years. She has been working for Willow Greenhouse since 2018. Theresa oversees the planting and production schedule of all of our annuals as well as is the chief propagator in the greenhouse. In addition, she is gifted in her artistry with plants, making beautiful custom-made pots and arrangements for our customers. She is known for her exquisite patio pots for all seasons, as well as for her bonsaied Petunia, Begonia, and Fuchsia trees and for her always bright smile.
Fun Fact: Angeles always scares Theresa at work with bugs and snakes.
Enrique began working at Willow Greenhouse in 2018 with the two ladies that are in charge of him Theresa and Estella. He has wide-ranging skills in all aspects of building and maintenance including plumbing, electrical and carpentry and manages all of the heavy jobs at Willow, always ready and happy to tackle a challenge. Enrique also works closely with Nick on all major land management at Willow. He is the one, besides Nick, that you will see on the tractor, the forklift or the skidsteer. Enrique loves building from start to finish. With his skills and dedication, you are likely to see more expansions coming!
Laurie joined the team in 2016. She has a bachelor of science from Michigan State and has completed postgraduate work in horticulture and landscape design at MSU and Oakland Community College. Laurie is responsible for all the ordering and care of the perennials and shrubs and is extremely knowledgeable about all facets of their growth. She is known as the perennial guru. She is happy to share her wealth of information with customers and always wowing them with her depth of knowledge.
Fun Fact: Laurie loves to wool. She has made many hats for people at the greenhouse.
Jenni joined the staff as Retail Manager and Customer Services Liaison in June of 2015. She retired after 36-years as a school psychologist in the Ann Arbor Public Schools. Jenni’s role includes coordinating workshops, fundraisers, and special events such as the Family Fun Day, Easter Egg Hunt, Garden Club, Boy Scout and Girl Scout tours, Ladies’ Night Out events, and children’s birthday parties. Jenni takes great pleasure in getting to know customers and making sure they have a fun and enjoyable experience at Willow. She hopes that everyone coming to Willow leaves with a smile on their face.
Fun Fact: Jenni went to Woodstock with her family.
Chickens roam the Willow Greenhouse property freely. They help fertilize the grounds and provide fresh eggs!
