PLANT LANE FARM
Plant Lane Farm is a woman-led garden design company specializing in plant-centric landscape design and installation, planter boxes, and ongoing maintenance. What began as a small nursery has evolved into a garden-focused practice centered on long-term plant health and sustainability.
Our plant-loving team is deeply knowledgeable, approachable, and communicative — taking time to listen to our clients’ vision and evaluate the existing landscape before making recommendations.
Our goal is to create gardens that are natural, refined, and resilient — supporting the people who live with them and the ecosystems they belong to.
Certified, Licensed and Insured
Corporate License # CL. 1847
NCLC License # L.3656
Meet Our Plant-Loving Team
Maureen Hammond
Founder & CEO
Originally from the West Coast, Maureen Hammond has always felt most at home outdoors. Whether picking tulips from her Grammy’s garden or exploring the woods near home, she has been drawn to the rhythms of the natural world since childhood. Her family’s gardens were ever-present, but it wasn’t until after completing culinary school that her interest in plants began to deepen. A visit to a local botanical garden—and an opportunity to volunteer there—sparked a curiosity that set her on the path toward gardening and design.
Today, Maureen brings her creativity and love of nature into every project she works on. Her work focuses on artistically created landscapes that prioritize native and well-adapted plants, support pollinators and local wildlife, and encourage long-term garden health. Through Plant Lane Farm, she continues to merge thoughtful design with sustainability, creating gardens that feel natural, refined, and resilient.
One of Her Favorite Plants: Camellias are easy to care for and reward you with gorgeous flowers.
Jenn Sanford
Lead Garden Specialist
Jenn brings her love of plants and more than 15 years of experience in the sustainable agriculture industry to her work with Plant Lane Farm. For many years, she owned and worked at Chickadee Farms, supplying her community with organically grown vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Now, as a farmer working in landscaping, she is proud to share her plant knowledge in a new way as Lead Garden Specialist, while continuing to grow cut flowers on her farm.
In her free time, Jenn enjoys raising her teenager, spending time with her dog, cats, and chickens, and finding opportunities to cook and connect with friends over good food and laughter.
One of Her Favorite Plants: Ranunculus — layered blooms with vibrant color and lots of visual impact.
Meg McLeod
Certified Plant Specialist
Meg's approach to horticulture blends curiosity with care, creativity and a lifelong love of nature. With a background that weaves together science, education, and a deep appreciation for the natural world, she finds joy in nurturing both plants and people. She is an NC Certified Plant Professional and a trusted resource for both clients and team members when it comes to plant selection and care.
Outside of work, Meg enjoys being outdoors, tending to her own gardens, writing, and playing tabletop games with friends and family. She draws inspiration from the changing seasons and the stories they tell in the landscape.
One of Her Favorite Plants: Gardenia — recognized for its glossy evergreen foliage and richly fragrant blooms.
Jill McLaughin
Garden Care Specialist
Before joining Plant Lane Farm, Jill was a client whose garden thrived with Maureen’s plant knowledge and approachable style. A plant enthusiast herself, she joined the team in 2024 and now supports garden maintenance and installations while serving as a welcoming point of contact for clients.
Outside of work, Jill enjoys spending time with her family and tending to her own home garden, where she continues to grow her love of plants and outdoor spaces.
One of Her Favorite Plants: Stargazer Lily — known for its bold, upward-facing blooms and rich fragrance.
Tami Kelley
Garden Care Associate
Tami brings a deep curiosity about the natural world to her work at Plant Lane Farm. With a background that blends science, education, and hands-on experience, she enjoys learning more about native plants and the ecosystems that support birds, butterflies, and bees. She supports nursery and greenhouse operations, and assists with installations and maintenance projects.
Outside of work, Tami enjoys spending time in the garden, hiking, attending outdoor arts festivals, and spending time with her daughters and her dog.
One of Her Favorite Plants: Cosmos — features airy blooms and easy, wildflower charm.
Mary Javier
Administrative Assistant
Mary supports the day-to-day operations of Plant Lane Farm, working behind the scenes to help the team stay organized and on track. She provides administrative and operational support, assists with website updates and social media, helps streamline internal processes, and helps follow through on action items so the rest of the team can focus on installations and maintenance.
Outside of work, Mary enjoys learning about new flowers, spending time with her pets and family, and relaxing in her new home garden.
One of Her Favorite Plants: Blue Anemone - loved for its vivid blue petals and soft, airy movement.
Our Collaborator
Adriana Ameigh
Creative Businesss Advisor
Adriana is a visual artist and muralist who has collaborated with Plant Lane Farm for several years. She first met Maureen at a local plant sale, where they quickly bonded over a shared love of plants—a connection that later grew into creative partnerships, including multiple NCMA Art in Bloom installations.
Through her work as a creative consultant, Adriana supports Plant Lane Farm with branding, marketing strategy, website design, and visual storytelling. Her background in large-scale public art and design brings a thoughtful, artistic perspective to the company’s growth and creative direction.
One of Her Favorite Plants: Peony — admired for its full, romantic blooms and soft, layered texture.
About Our Logo
At Plant Lane Farm, nature is at the heart of everything we do—including our logo.
Each leaf was gathered from the plants in our home garden: a mahonia leaf, a fig leaf, and a dark, heart-shaped colocasia. Together, their shapes and textures reflect the way we approach our work—blending plants, creativity, and thoughtful design.
From this small collection, our logo took shape as a hand-drawn tribute to the beauty we grow and the inspiration we find outdoors every day.
