WOMAN OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 2010
LEXI - Co-Owner
Hello hello! My name is Lexi and I am so excited to continue to meet this lovely community of plant admirers. I am originally from southern California, but I recently followed my heart and intuition and moved to Seattle in fall of 2021 from Boulder, Colorado. I have been inspired by the boundless beauty of the nature of Washington every day since. Before finding my way to plants, I was working in the mental health field as a psychotherapist and caregiver. Supporting others on their healing journeys helped me realize that connecting with plants was one of the most crucial ingredients of my own mental and emotional health. This awareness particularly came to light during a long recovery from an intense hip surgery. I looked to my plants to model resilence, constant growth, and homeostasis.
Since then I have been eager to share the wisdom of plants with others. I started a small business growing and selling microgreens which created an even deeper hunger to venture further into the whimsical and precious world of plants. I believe that plants are the most nourishing form of art and I feel committed to helping them express themselves for all to see.
Finding Urban Earth Nursery was completely life affirming and grounding for me and I feel so fortunate to have the opportunity to continue its legacy and gifts for our community. Outside of the nursery you can find me dancing, singing, making art, and hugging trees and people.
lexi@urbanearthnursery.com
KRISTIN -
Co-Owner
Hi! I'm Kristin. I moved to Seattle in 2003, and graduated from Seattle University with a degree in Environmental Studies. After wandering a few years, I discovered plants in a new way, quit everything, and went back to school for a degree in Horticulture at Edmonds Community College, and haven’t looked back. I am endlessly awe-struck by the plant kingdom and my curiosity is never satisfied! I’ve worked in almost all facets of the industry - grower, landscaper, retail garden center, and now nursery owner. I am so proud and honored to be working with this incredible team of driven and compassionate women.
My horticultural areas of interest are Integrated Pest Management, pest and disease ID, and plant health and nutrition.
kristin@urbanearthnursery.com
VENESSA - Operations Lead
Hello, Fronds! I’m the new Urban Earth Operations Lead. I do behind the scenes things like pay bills, maintain shop supplies, and manage the website. But that’s not all! I get to do in-person things like ring your orders up, help take care of the shop’s many plants, and answer your questions and curiosities whenever you come through.
I’m new to Seattle as of November 2023, a Queer Black Latina with a self-taught green thumb. I am happiest working my container garden, fussing over my indoor plants, and making my backyard spaces inviting to pollinators and birds. I’m also a writer, artist activist, and aspiring tarot practitioner.
What a sweet privilege it is to bring the best of my previous work lives to Urban Earth, leave the worst of those previous lives behind, and get to know an expansive community of plant-loving folks.
venessa@urbanearthnursery.com
MADISON - Indoor Lead
Hello! I'm Madison. I'm an artist and designer with a love of plants, especially flowers. As a lifelong West Coast-er, I have a deep affection for all the flowering plants that grow here, from dahlias that thrive in the gardens of the Northwest to the wild poppies in the hills of California. Here at Urban Earth, I'm looking forward to getting more experience growing these beautiful blooms, as well as sharing my affinity for indoor plants with our community!
madison@urbanearthnursery.com
TAN - Outdoor Lead
Tan (they/them) comes to Urban Earth with a deep love of sustainable landscape design, plant health and longevity, and community plant education. As a lifelong gardener, Tan thrives on large and small projects that reveal the beauty of existing spaces by removing unwanted or invasive species. They look to work with, instead of against, nature and native plants to create healthier and sustainable plantings.
As the new Outdoor Lead for this incredible nursery, Tan will help find answers to your questions and is passionate about demystifying the plant world. They truly believe that if they can keep plants alive, you can too!
Tan and their wife are the proud parents of four dogs, two cats, two vampire crabs, and one praying mantis, not to mention a visual feast of hundreds of indoor and outdoor ornamental and edible plants.
tan@urbanearthnursery.com
HANNAH - Retail Staff
Hello! My name is Hannah. I'm so excited to be a part of the Urban Earth team! I grew up and attended college in California before moving up to Seattle last year. Most of my work experience has been in the fisheries field, but I have continued to stay connected to plants within that world, especially during my term of service in the AmeriCorps Watershed Stewards Program. I'm looking forward to gaining more experience with all kinds of plants here at Urban Earth, and hope I can help others feel that sense of grounding through plants as well.
CHATTY - Retail Staff
Hello everyone! My name is Emily but I like to go by Chatty. Feel free to call me either! I’m from Chattanooga Tennessee (that’s where I got my nickname, surprise surprise) and I moved here officially in November after visiting for a few months. I’ve always loved plants and have a special love for herbs and medicinal plants. I’m so excited to be a part of the Urban Earth team and to meet you all in the shop!
DAISY - Junior Mouser
Just a spunky young lady with big dreams. Aspires to one day be the best mouse-chaser in the neighborhood. Winner of the Cutest Meow Award.
PHOEBE - Mouser Emeritus
Fearless mouse-chaser, now glamorous retired lady. Yowler extraordinaire. Will trade rumbly purrs for ear scritches.
“This place is amazing. Not only are they super friendly,they are also extremely knowledgeable about plants and their care. I have learned so much from the employees here.”