Started Hamlens in 1974. It was Dave's love of nature, plants, and the environment that lead him to start the business. Dave works with the landscape design aspects of the business and in the garden center.

Anne married Dave in 1980. Anne became involved full-time with the business in 1986. Anne isn't always seen but her presence is felt as she works behind the scenes doing the accounting, ordering, payroll, signage, and inventory. One of Anne's hobbies is her plants at home. She has the green thumb in the Hamlen household.

Working in a greenhouse has been a dream of Rachels for a long time. Rachel is married to Ray and is Dave Hamlen's mom. The garden center looks forward to Rachels homemade treats.

Ray has worked at the garden center since 1983. He married Rachel in 1982 and together they enjoy transplanting in the greenhouses. Transplanting in March in a warm sunny greenhouse can give anyone Spring fever.

Jeff Goyne

Jeff loves managing the nursery, potting the many trees and shrubs that arrive to us bare root. Jeff also manages his own Richford forest. Jeff is always willing to share his expertise on trees and shrubs making him a favorite with customers.

Joann Messier

Joann is in charge of our store. Her friendly, professional manor is a delight to everyone who visits the store. Joann likes to spend her winters in Florida and summers in Vermont. Joann has completed the U.V.M. Master Gardener program.

Judy Zsoldos

Judy started working with us when we asked her to be on our consumer advisory board. Judy’s love for gardening inspires those she comes in contact with. When not trying to find time to work in her own gardens she becomes inspired visiting gardens in other countries.

Bill Beaulieu

Bill has worked with us for a number of years. Bill does a lot of work behind the scenes especially in the greenhouses. His eager attitude makes Bill a fun person to be around.

Katrina Giard

Katrina works in the nursery printing the informational plant tags and signs. Her friendly easy-going manor is appreciated by everyone she meets. Katrina enjoys the challenge of learning plant names and their characteristics. Her appreciation of nature and plants makes Katrina a likely candidate for working at the garden center.