Donna, a Texas Master Certified Nursery Professional (TMCNP), knew in 1986 that if she wanted an easier way to find Texas native plants and organic gardening supplies there must be an opportunity for that market in Houston. She responded by opening Buchanan’s Native Plants.

Zach has been with Buchanan’s Native Plants since 2002. However, he has been around the garden center for most of his life. As Garden Center Manager, Zach focuses on customer care. Zach also helps customers who want to install water fountains and generally improve their Houston garden.

Linda is also a Texas Master Certified Nursery Professional (TMCNP), and joined Buchanan’s in 1997. She manages the annuals, herbs and vegetable departments. She is also an avid birdwatcher and long-time organic gardener.

Natasha manages the tree, shrub and rose departments. Natasha is another one of Buchanan’s birding experts.

Steve is in charge of the “Green Shed” and all hard-good plant care products and bagged fertilizers, soils and mulches. He is certified as a Texas Master Gardener and avid golfer. Do not get between Steve and his tee times.

Jamie is in charge of the Perennial and Tropical Plant departments at Buchanan’s.

Keith is in charge of the tropicals, cacti and succulents and is our orchid expert.

Pumpkin (the calico on left) is one of our resident nursery cats. She is also our “guard” cat — and keeps an eye on any dog that comes in.

Larry is certified as a Texas Master Gardener and usually can be found in our greenhouse answering questions about tropicals, indoor plants and disease identification.

Bonnie is a versatile member of the staff – in charge of pottery, outdoor living, merchandising and display. She’s an all-around helpful person!

Jacob is in sales. He is taking horticulture classes and has an interest in rare and unusual plants. He is also a glassblower. He enjoys playing rugby in his spare time.

Karyl prefers helping Buchanan’s customers to getting her picture taken. Ask Karyl about Texas native plants and wildlife gardens.

Terry brings 30 years of experience as a retail training and information specialist and 20 years of experience as a trial and error Heights gardener to Buchanan’s. She can usually be found in the Gift Shop and/or on the phone chatting with customers, providing information about what’s in stock and giving directions to Buchanan’s from just about anywhere!

Michael is a schoolteacher by day and a part-time cashier for Buchanan’s by night. Actually, Buchanan’s isn’t open at night, but Michael works on weekends and school holidays.

Cleo is one of our house cats. She is quite reserved, but loves to “hang-out” around the plants or relax on a bench — and watch the world go by.

Salvador has been with Buchanan’s longer than anyone else – 22 years! He is our maintenance and plant care guy. He also makes most of the lovely color bowls you see around the garden center.

Ivan takes care of the plants and makes sure that all are watered. Despite the summer heat, he makes sure the Buchanan’s plants look great!