Meet your new gardener.

Sam Henry

My love of gardening began with a prize Delphinium (named Daphne) in a raised planter box on our family ranch in Colorado. My level of plant nerddom has drastically increased since. I moved to Seattle in 2015 and instantly fell in love with the native ecology, so much so, I left corporate life and became a horticulturist full time. My passion lies where people and plants intersect — in physical living spaces, in emotional connections to plants, and in edible and medicinal species. This overlap holds Plant Magic.

Science-based Biodynamic Practices

The Horticulture industry hasn’t always been green. My practices have a foundation of scientific horticulture, not influenced by the ecosystem-disrupting overuse of agrochemicals in our backyards. My plantings support native pollinators, birds, and wildlife. I am dedicated to promoting soil health and texture while remaining low-impact during construction. I encourage restoration of site hydrology and keeping rain out of our wastewater systems. I won’t sell you on maintenance work if it isn’t advantageous for the plants involved. Let’s rip out your lawn and restore our environment one patch at a time!

The Fine Points

BA in Business Administration from Seattle University. Majors in Marketing & Management, Minor in Entrepreneurship

Intermediate Herbalist from the Herbal Academy of New England

In-progress certification of Thanabotany from the School of American Thanatology

Licensed, Bonded, and Insured Contractor

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Licensed Nursery Reseller

Certified in Landscape Horticulture and ATA in Landscape Design from Edmonds College

 FAQs

  • If your garden is within a half an hour drive of downtown Seattle, you’re probably in my service radius! Hawthorn Grove maintains clients from Normandy Park to Shoreline & Ballard to Wedgwood.

  • The alchemy of every project is different and pricing reflects as such. In general, maintenance starts at $60/hr, installation at $70/hr, and design at $100/hr. Schedule a walkthrough or email for a quote for your project.

  • Yes! Preference for design and installation projects, monthly or biweekly maintenance available.

  • I do not mow lawns, apply chemical insecticide/herbicide/fungicide, install/maintain traditional below ground sprinkler systems, or arborist services that require ladders or tree climbing. I subcontract for large or specialized construction.