Tan Gleason
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Tan - Urban Earth Co-owner & Lead Gardener - enjoys the quiet and patient work of fine pruning with quality tools and scientifically-proven techniques. Tan loves to assess and triage what plants truly need to be healthy and happy, while toeing a fine line with training and pruning for ultimate health. They are skilled at training, renovating and/or rejuvenating young, established, overgrown, malpruned (ugh shearing!) or injured trees and shrubs in a way and blends artistic vision, cultural techniques, and science as the perfect trifecta.
Tan believes gardening is for all bodies, minds, and abilities. Whether you’re a guerrilla gardener tossing seeds in an undeveloped lot, veggie-growing on your balcony, or fine pruning a beloved 100 year old Japanese Maple in a botanical garden, let Tan be your guide.
GARDENING FOR ALL!
Contact Tan - tan@urbanearthnursery.com
Kristin Jackson
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Kristin—Urban Earth Founder & Head Landscape Designer—has gotten her hands dirty in every corner of the horticulture industry. She feels that none are so rewarding as the niches where gardens and plants take the role of teacher and sage.
Kristin thrives on connecting humans to their botanical counterparts, diving into the abyss of insects and fungi, and curating spaces where life and photosynthesis are free to get wild and weird. Her expertise in plant health, pruning, container design, and coaching with compassion make her a perfect partner for your plant needs and dreams.
Contact Kristin - kristin@urbanearthnursery.com
Tommy - Urban Earth Gardener - moved to Seattle in 2024 after completing a Bachelor of the Arts at Evergreen State and a Permaculture Design Certificate through OSU. Nature has been a constant passion of theirs, having grown up near wildlife trails and contributing to restoration projects. While living in Olympia, Tommy worked summers farming or landscaping and grew their home collection at every chance; hosting potting parties and gifting propagations when the horde became unruly. They are delighted to be working with the Urban Earth Nursery crew sharing their love and knowledge for all things plants.
Contact Tommy - tommy@urbanearthnursery.com