Cindy Jeffers
Retail Manager Since 1980
I can’t think of a better place to grow up than Northern California to get
your hands in the dirt. From the time I was little my Mom and Nana grew
beautiful flowers for creating beautiful gardens and also for exhibiting at
our county fair. As I grew older my responsibilities grew to helping with
the modest, one-acre vegetable garden. I remember the day that my grandma
pulled the first peanuts out of the ground…I thought peanuts grew on trees!
My college degree didn’t lead me to a career in horticulture, but I soon
realized that it was much easier to feed plants than people and changed my
direction to the nursery industry. After many trips to “the valley” I became
an Oregon Certified Nursery Professional, and have continued to expand my
education to better provide Central Oregon with quality plant material and
new introductions that will thrive in the high desert climate.
As one of the team players that helped to develop Landsystems Nursery 32
years ago, I have seen many changes in the plant pallet of Central Oregon
gardeners. I am excited to add my passion for the ever-changing choice of
plant material, especially dwarf conifers, perennials, and stunning annual
baskets and containers etc.
Karen Rossetto
Designer & Project Manager Since 1995
Working in the yard with my dad is where my love for landscaping and
gardening began.
I have the best memories of pulling “bad news grass” (aka Johnson grass),
guiding the rototiller –which I was entirely too small to do, and sitting on
a pallet while he pulled us around to grade the
garden. The garden was the best place to be. We planted, explored, and harvested (ate) the produce. My dad called me Petunia.
When it was time to select a college major, I planned on Architecture or
Social Work. My mom read the Landscape Architecture description to me, and
it sounded perfect. I get to work with people and plants and be creative! I
love to create outdoor living spaces that draw people out of their home,
plant compositions that provide a beautiful seasonal display and function,
and grow strong relationships with clients.
My goals are to continue to learn about sustainable design and
landscaping practices to provide clients with excellent solutions while
being gentle on our natural resources. Although our climate and deer are a
challenge, I am passionate about using edibles in the landscape setting and
would like to help this trend grow in Central Oregon. Finally, some day, I will have
a successful vegetable garden like my dad!
Cindy Lillegard
Retail Sales Assistant Manager Since 2004
Just call me Cindy Kay. I have been a resident of Bend for the past 7 years.
I came from Medford where I worked for a farm store and had my own small
lavender farm in the Rogue Valley. After growing and propagating over 80
varieties of lavender, I am the resident expert. With six years of teaching
experience and three children I am well suited for our children's gardening
classes.
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