About Rhizome Urban Gardens
We're a team of passionate gardeners, designers, and environmental stewards dedicated to creating beautiful, sustainable spaces.
Helping Plants & People Grow Together
At Rhizome Urban Gardens, we believe in the power of plants! Our mission is to create green spaces that make people feel grounded, calm, and inspired. Whether we are sprucing up a tech office to bolster creativity, growing food on a downtown rooftop to donate to a nonprofit, or making a homeowner's dream of a backyard oasis come true, our team is passionate about what we create.
Our Commitment
Sustainability
We design gardens that work with nature, not against it. Our approach minimizes water use, supports local ecosystems, and creates lasting beauty.
Organic Practices
We never use synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. Our methods build healthy soil and create gardens that are safe for your family and pets.
Native Plants
California native plants are the foundation of our designs. They require less water, attract pollinators, and create habitat for local wildlife.
Permaculture
Our designs are inspired by permaculture principles, creating productive gardens that mimic natural ecosystems and become more abundant over time.
Meet Our Team
The passionate professionals behind our company.
David Hunt
Chief Executive Officer
Raised on a farm in Texas, David learned early the value of hard work, patience, and caring for living systems. He went on to earn a B.S. from Texas State University and an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University, spending more than 25 years in corporate America. Today, he’s back where it all began - working in the garden. His positive outlook and hands-on leadership guide Rhizome’s vision of helping plants and people grow together.
Laura Sherrard
Lead Designer & Director of Operations
Born and raised in the Bay Area, Laura studied Plant Sciences at UC Santa Cruz before spending time living in New York City after graduation. Now back home, she’s passionate about designing gardens that reflect California’s ecology, with an emphasis on native and drought-tolerant plants.
Julia Beitel
Corporate Liaison & Director of Compliance
Julia grew up apprenticing in her family’s landscaping business in New York State. She later earned a degree in Environmental Studies from San Francisco State University, with an emphasis on social justice. Her work is guided by a deep commitment to creating harmonious spaces that support both people and the environment - truly helping plants and people grow together.
Ben Adams
Director of Media & Project Manager
Raised in Portland, Ben developed an early love for the outdoors that continues to shape his work today. He earned degrees in Environmental Science and Spanish from the University of Oregon. His work is motivated by a passion for building a deeper understanding of how humanity can share spaces with the natural world.
Patrick Ahern
Lead Garden Technician
Originally from Boston, Pat grew up gardening with his mom and has been growing and maintaining plants in his own collection for almost a decade. He earned a degree in Ecology with a focus on Botany and Ecology at the University of Oregon, and is now interested in creating native landscapes in urban spaces that connect people with the living world.
Ready to Transform Your Space?
Contact us today for a free consultation. Let's create the garden of your dreams together.