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.

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 knows what she’s doing! With a B.A. in Landscape Architecture, you’ll finding Jamie in perennials. But ask her just about anything and she probably knows the answer. Jamie’s first degree was in studio arts with an emphasis on clay.

John has a background in soil and chemistry and knows his way around a garden, just ask him!

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!

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.

Buchanan’s Bungalow behind the scenes man! Rodney makes all the purchases and manages our very popular shop within our garden center.

Kody joined us in September of 2010 and you’ll find him most often moving pottery around. Kody has a B.A. in Anthropology and is getting ready to enter Graduate school to continue his anthropology studies.

Elizabeth is one of our fabulous cashiers and she also writes a little — like this book review on edible veggies. An A & M Finance graduate, Elizabeth also studied sustainable environments and spend nine months in Italy as volunteer on an organic farm before she found her true calling here at Buchanan’s Native Plants. We are very lucky here!