The Director's Point of View

When you enter a new public garden, aren't you curious how a Director looks at the beauty under their direction? This website was created in 2020. Take a moment to see how these Directors reflect on the grounds that are their responsibility.

Portrait of Baqi Kopelman, executive director, Vista Gardens

Vista Gardens. Baqi Kopelman, Executive Director

Kaslin Daniels, Director of Horticulture and Design, Bloedel Reserve

Bloedel Reserve. Kaslin Daniels, Director of Horticulture & Design

Leah Okamoto Mann, Mukai Farm & Garden

Mukai Farm & Garden. Leah Okamoto Mann, Executive Director

JP Sauerlender, Executive Director, Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation. JP Sauerlender, Executive Director

Sarah Baker, McMenamins Anderson School Garden Manager

McMenamins Anderson School. Sarah Baker, Garden Manager

Steve Hootman, Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden. Steve Hootman, Executive Director and Curator

James Gagliardi, Garden Director, City of Bellevue

Bellevue Botanical Garden. James Gagliardi, Garden Director

Ray Larson with Rhododendron macabeanum

University of Washington Botanic Gardens. Ray Larson, Curator and Associate Director

Heronswood Garden. Ross Bayton, Director

Justin Henderson, Garden Director, PowellsWood Garden Foundation

PowellsWood Garden Foundation. Justin Henderson, Garden Director

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Bryon Jones, Horticulturist /Arborist Lead

Fascicularia bicolor

Heronswood. Patrick McMillan, Past Director

Heronswood. Daniel J Hinkley, Director Emeritus and Founder

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden. Joe Abken, Past Director

Photo by Richie Steffen, POV, EMBG

Elisabeth C Miller Botanical Garden. Richie Steffen, Executive Director

Photo by Nancy Kartes, BBG POV

Bellevue Botanical Garden. Nancy Kartes, Past Garden Manager