IN 1991 JENNIFER HORN WAS HIRED FOR PART TIME WORK AT A PLANT NURSERY IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA.  Within months she became hooked, and decided to study horticulture at Virginia Tech and to then pursue a Masters in Landscape Architecture from University of Georgia.

From 1999 until 2009 Jennifer practiced landscape architecture in New York City.  Her professional experience included designing zoo exhibits for the Bronx Zoo; developing the ecological program for Fresh Kills Park on behalf of New York City’s Department of City Planning; and designing gardens, estates and parks for various high-end private firms.