The Pantone color of the year for 2020 is….. “Classic Blue”. Pantone describes this shade as: “Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold...
In the winter months I often sit and look through garden photos that I took during the past year. It’s nice to remember how warm it was in June. How the sun felt and the soil smelled. I often take photos as I plant or divide so that I can compare them later in the...
Are you looking for a hearty side dish for your holiday meal? Something a little different, but still traditional? This baked squash recipe is a little sweet, a little crunchy, a little modern and a little traditional. Easy to customize with different squash...
Fall is the time to enjoy fresh root vegetables. Here is a twist on classic hash browns that can be a delicious new addition to any breakfast or brunch. Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato, peeled 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 4 tablespoons butter Optional – diced...
Hillside Garden Landscaping is proud to showcase their new FreshySites – Website Design website. FreshySites web design company is a WordPress agency and WooCommerce web developer. FreshySites is focused on thoughtful and beautiful design, with fast turn-around...
Melissa has been with Hillside since 2020. She is a graduate of SUNY Cobleskill in Ornamental Horticulture. She has over 20 years of experience and has a diverse background in the many facets of the horticulture industry. As our Office Manager she orchestrates our day to day business operations and is often a customer’s first point of contact. She is an avid outdoors person and hobbyist Beekeeper.
Liz has worked with Hillside since 2005. She earned a BA degree in Landscape Architecture from SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, NY and studied abroad in Holland. Liz has a passion for both gardening and many forms of artistic creations. As a landscape designer she meets with customers at their home to create all aspects of personal outdoor living spaces. She is currently the regional president for the Southern Tier Nursery and Landscape Association (PLANTstny) and Executive Secretary of the Board of Directors for the New York State Nursery and Landscape Association (NYSNLA).
Dominic has been with Hillside since 2007. He is a graduate of SUNY Cobleskill with a degree in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Development. He is a NYSNLA Certified Nursery and Landscape Professional, as well as a NCMA Certified Segmental Retaining Wall Installer. He is an avid gardener and plant collector, collecting numerous varieties of perennials, shrubs and ornamental trees. As a landscape designer specializing in hardscaping, he will meet with clients to create outdoor living areas, assess existing landscape issues and over-see the project to its completion.
Jim has been with Hillside since 1974, becoming co-owner of Hillside Garden Center in 2000. In 2017 Jim became the sole owner of Hillside Garden Landscaping. Jim is seen regularly as ‘Your Home Gardener’ on WBNG-TV. He is a graduate of SUNY Cobleskill in Ornamental Horticulture. He grows a wide range of plants, especially Hosta, Unique Conifers and Tomatoes and is an active birder and amateur Naturalist. Jim has previously served as President of the Southern Tier Nursery and Landscape Association (PLANTstny).
