Leslie + Brooke

We met five years ago as next-door neighbors with newborns in Fourth and Gill. We bonded over late-night “U up?” porch hangs, unhinged mom’s night outs, pandemic stroller-pushing, being Libra birthday twins (Sept. 24 and 25) and a passion for all things nature. We’ve since moved to different ‘hoods but love working together to nurture plants (and animals!) via The Plant Nanny.

Meet Leslie.

I’m a Master Gardener and Blackberry Farm horseback guide who has worked as an interior foliage technician and Mead Montessori School groundskeeper. I live in South Knoxville with my husband, 5-year-old kiddo, two kitties, and several dozen houseplants on a half-acre stuffed with native plants and veggies.

Fave outdoor plant: Wild blue indigo

Fave indoor plant: Silver sword philodendron

Fave veg: Okra

Fave animal: Horses

Fave season: Summer

Follow me: Instagram

Meet Brooke.

I split my time between helping out at Knox forest school, designing florals for weddings/events and working on a cut-flower farm in Maryville, Rainbow Roots Floral. I’m a butterfly magnet who enjoys mushroom foraging, bouquet arranging, and camping trips. I live in North Hills with my partner, 5-year-old twins, and a pup named Beans.

Fave outdoor plant: Jewels of Opar

Fave indoor plant: Begonia Maculata