Elbow Grease, aka David
Owner, Horticultural Technician, Head Landscaper
The son of a Swiss immigrant, David was taught by his Mother to grow plants in their family greenhouse, and learned the family's heritage of horticulture. David was smitten. He went on to build his first greenhouse at just sixteen, and began his business and life-long love affair with growing. Becoming a Horticultural Technician and Red Seal Certified Landscaper, he operated what had become 22,000 sq. ft. of commercial greenhouses under his management.
He, his wife and three sons sold their thriving business and moved to the Pacific Northwest to be near family in 2020 and are establishing their beloved greenhouses and landscaping business yet again.
David is still raising quality plants from seed and vegetative cuttings in our Ellensburg greenhouses.
Hard work is just who David is, he will grow your plants with expertise and bring your landscape to life with pride.
Mod Design, aka Sara
Manager, Designer, Grower
Working alongside her parents, Sara grew up helping produce the family's food, raising dairy animals and respecting the hard work it takes to succeed.
Becoming head grower for Loewen Greenhouses' Garden Center brought many years of hands-on horticultural experience. She graduated with honors as a Landscape Designer, a drafter who knows her medium well.
Sara still grows alongside David in their greenhouses, where each plant is tended and grown right here locally.
She will make the conceptual designs and blueprints for your landscape project beautifully and accurately, and never leave a job until she's proud.
Garden Center and Design Team
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Ollie, aka Oliver Hartman
Office Manager, Drafter
With a background in classical music and specialty concrete construction, Oliver brings versatility to our team. Ollie is the man behind the scenes. He diligently takes care of the administrative duties in his office domain, often appreciating the opportunity to meet and visit with customers for a screen break. He also maps and drafts all of the site models for our Landscape Designs and has an incredible eye for detail.
When away from work, Oliver is always inclined to diligently planning and completing the next house project. If the moment allows recreation, he enjoys exploring nature, studying and reading, reflecting on life, and adoring the company of his wife and three children.
Hailey Smith
Greenhouse Staff
Hailey says, "I get to work full-time at Loewen Greenhouses, caring for our plants and working with our wonderful customers.
When I'm not working I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and being outside in God's beautiful creation."
Meg Leensvart
Greenhouse Staff
Meg has been working here at Loewen Greenhouses since 2023. She enjoys interacting with customers and helping them find what they're looking for. A few of her favorite flowers are lisianthus, roses and peonies.
When she isn't at the best place to work (-; you can find her spending time with her family, being outside and enjoying her mom's garden, baking sourdough bread and hugging her bunnies and kitties.
She would like to encourage everyone to keep SMILING, it brightens a day!