Carrie Gilbertie

General Manager

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Gilbertie’s is a 4th generation family owned store that has been in Westport for 90 years! Providing certified organic products all over the north east. They serve the community through generous donations to local gardens, charities and schools and many free lectures and classes on the importance of growing organically to preserve our world and to be more healthy.

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Largest herb plant grower on the East Coast with greenhouses and gift shop surrounded by theme gardens providing an experience for both the casual gardener and serious botanist. Offer annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs, statuary, tropical plants, fish, pottery, fall pumpkin picking and hay rides, Christmas trees, decorations and pond supplies, and ornaments. Demonstrations, lectures and workshops.

Joe Gloria

Joe Gloria

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Joe’s plant knowledge is vast and extensive. Responsible for the buying of the perennial and nursery departments at Gilbertie’s, Joe’s passion for horticulture makes him one of our most popular lecturers here at the garden Center, as well as helping customers with garden design and installation.

Kevin Clark

Herb Manager, Assistant Store Manager

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Kevin’s background in retail and produce management show his knack for store merchandising and displays thru ought the entire garden center. His expertise in custom herb containers inspire customers and make him a very sought after designer year round. Responsible for the immense herb selection offered at the garden center, Kevin works closely with Sal Gilbertie at our growing farm in Easton CT ensuring quality herb selections here at the center.

Sheryl McShane

Perennial Department / Greenhouse Propagation & Growing

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With a Horticulture degree and a CNLA member Sheryl has over 14 years in the industry and an extensive knowledge of plants with a special interest of Trees and Shrubs. Sheryl oversees the greenhouse propagation of the heirloom flowers and vegetables sold at the garden center, the perennial dept., as well as maintaining many of the display beds thru out the property.

Augusto Ordonez

Operations

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Augusto is the man who keeps everything running smoothly at Gilbertie's. Whether it's general property maintenance, deliveries, planting the vegetable beds or assisting customers he always has time to tell you a great joke and make you smile. Augusto is an avid fisherman and there always seems to be fish in the employee freezer for all.

Deb Rogers

Customer Service & Container Design

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Our colorful character Deb, came to Gilbertie's in 2016 after a 17 yr. career with Youngs Nursery in Wilton Ct.  Her experience in customer service along with annuals and perennials has her busy all season with beautiful container design and creativity galore. She enjoys walking her dogs and working in her beautiful gardens. Can you tell her favorite color is purple?