MsK was founded by Mareen S. Kruckeberg in 1969. An internationally recognized horticulturalist, she was propagating and selling native plants long before it became ecologically and fashionably favorable. Photo: Mareen & Tara (granddaughter)

Art Kruckeberg, when he’s not away giving lectures or teaching workshops, is busy sowing seeds, planting trees, weeding, or introducing the rest of us to another fascinating, unusual plant in the 4-acre garden that he and Mareen created.

Rowland Adeniyi, who has worked with the plants in the garden for over 30 years, does everything from web design to carpentry and weeding.

Sarah Baker a Noxious weed & restoration ecology specialist  is the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Director and the Msk Nursery Manager.

Vicki Demetre, Nursery assistant, photographer; MFA UW Art/photography. Graduate Lake Washington Technical College Environmental Hot. Program
Roseann Barnhill, a photographer and studio owner is the Nursery Administrator.

Rowland Adeniyi, who has worked with the plants in the garden for over 28 years, does everything from web design to carpentry and weeding.

Who We Are 

Heidi Koonz, a horticulturalist and avid seeds woman, is the Lead Propagator since 2003

Here are the official Nursery "Greeters", Rusty & Sophie