George Clements
With over four decades in the floral and plant industry, George thrives in the challenge of a fast-paced, ever-changing business. Passionate about botanical vegetative design, he appreciates the art of arranging nature's beauty in a way that feels both organic and intentional. His love for plants is reflected in his favorite, the jade plant (Crassula Argentea), and when it comes to flowers, he can't pick just one—Anthurium, Gerbera, and Calla Lilies all make the list.
Beyond the floral world, George finds joy in working out ("use it or lose it"), following anything related to rockets, and spending time with dogs—his ultimate "yappy place".
Top 3 Favorite Songs:
- Lose Yourself — Eminem (my get it done motivation)
- H.A.P.P.Y Radio — Edwin Starr (my get it done and get happy ear candy)
- Whole Lotta Love — Led Zeppelin
- Time — Pink Floyd (I tried to only list 3)
Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?
- "YES, with mustard and relish."
Doug Lindamood
With over 43 years in the floral industry, Doug loves being in an atmosphere of artful creative expression. He has a deep appreciation for well-balanced structural designs, believing they require a high level of skill and beautifully highlight individual blooms. His favorite flower, the chrysanthemum, stands out for its diversity in color, texture, and form, making it one of the most versatile flowers to work with. His favorite plant is white ginger, admired for its amazing fragrance.
Outside of floral design, Doug enjoys reef and planted aquariums, traveling, gardening, and home renovation.
Top 3 Favorite Songs:
- We Live on Borrowed Time — Nancy Lamott
- A Million Dreams — From "The Greatest Showman"
- On My Own — Patti Labelle and Michael Mcdonald
Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?
- "Not really."
Melody Ouellette
With four years and counting in the floral industry, Melody thrives in an environment filled with beauty and creativity. She loves the fast-paced, ever-changing adventure that comes with designing, and is especially drawn to vegetative and English garden-style designs. Her favorite flowers are feverfew and forget-me-nots, for their delicate blooms. While her favorite plant is the pitcher plant, for its unique and otherworldly look.
Outside of floral design, Melody enjoys playing guitar, singing, reading and writing poetry, rollerskating, and eating ice cream.
Top 3 Favorite Songs:
- Graceless — The National
- Not — Big Thief
- In My Life — The Beatles
Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?
- "No, what kind of question is this??"
Ruth Lynch
Since joining George's Flowers in October 2018, Ruth has loved helping customers express themselves through flowers and plants. With a passion for people and creativity, she brings enthusiasm to every interaction, making the floral experience meaningful and personal. Her favorite flower is the Blushing Bride Protea, and favorite plant is the Rex Begonia.
Outside of work, Ruth enjoys hiking, visiting antique malls, watching Bravo shows, and baking. She also dedicates time to volunteering and fostering for the Franklin County Humane Society.
Top 3 Favorite Songs:
- Rainbow Connection — The Muppets
- Fascination Street — The Cure
- Strange Currencies — R.E.M.
Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?
- "A hot dog is a hot dog that is a sandwich."
Jarrett Hubble
With five years under his belt, Jarrett loves the joy that comes with "delivering smiles one bloom at a time." Sunflowers are his go-to favorite flower for their bold, sunny presence, and when it comes to plants, his favorite is cannabis — or bromeliads, depending on the day.
Outside of work, Jarrett spends his time immersed in tabletop RPGs and trading card games.
Top 3 Favorite Songs:
- Peekaboo — Kendrick Lamar
- St. Chroma — Tyler, The Creator
- Everywhere I Go — Hollywood Undead
Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?
- "What are you, the sandwich police?"
Benjamin Noyes
With 8 years of experience in the flower business, Ben has an appreciation for traditional garden styles. His favorite flowers are larkspur and wisteria, and favorite plant is the gardenia, admired for its beautiful fragrance. Ben loves creating arrangements that brighten someone's day, and he cherishes the moments spent delivering flowers and seeing the joy they bring firsthand.
Outside of floral design, Ben's hobbies include survival skills, leatherwork, playing poker, cuddling his dog, studying history, and working as a bouncer for a local bar.
Top 3 Favorite Songs:
- Famous Blue Raincoat — Leonard Cohen
- Long Long Time — Linda Ronstadt
- The Cloud Atlas Sextet For Orchestra — Tom Tykwer
- Don't Be a Baby, Baby — The Mills Brothers (bonus song)
Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?
- "A hot dog is a hot dog."
Lindsey Kent
With 15 years in the floral industry, Lindsey loves being part of a business that finds beauty in all of life's moments, both joyful and bittersweet. Outside of work, Lindsey enjoys hiking, gardening, and curling up with a good book. Her favorite plant is the portulaca, and favorite flower is thistle.
Top 3 Favorite Songs:
- Everybody Wake Up — Dave Matthews Band
- Swing Life Away — Rise Against
- Life Ain't Always Beautiful — Gary Allan
Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?
- "I suppose it is."
Hailey Flood
Hailey made the leap into the flower business in 2021 and has been blooming ever since. With a passion for people and connection, she loves building relationships in the community—hoping to bring light to someone's hardest days and joy to their best. Her favorite flower is the tulip, admired for its habit of continuing to grow even after being cut. Her favorite plant is the anthurium, known for its heart-shaped blooms.
When she's not at work, Hailey enjoys hiking, reading, and most of all, being a mom—something she considers an honor above all else.
Top 3 Favorite Songs:
- I Hope You Dance — Lee Ann Womack
- This Is It — Scotty McCreery
- You Are My Sunshine
Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?
- "A better question — is a hot dog a taco?"
Casper Wynn
With 7 years in the flower business, Casper's favorite part of the job is getting to bring home older flowers to brighten up his space at the end of the day. When not working with flowers, Casper enjoys a variety of creative and outdoor hobbies, including gardening, painting, archery, kayaking, and photography. A true plant lover, his favorite plant is the jade, while his favorite flower is the vibrant Rudbeckia.
Top 3 Favorite Songs:
- House of Wolves — My Chemical Romance
- Bad Romance — Lady Gaga
- Naked in Manhattan — Chappell Roan
Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?
- "Yes."
Mary Ellen Philpott
With a background in garden and flower production, Mary Ellen has a deep-rooted love for flowers, plants, and horticulture. She finds joy in potting pretty gardens, hearing various people sing in the shop, and reading joyful comments on See What You Send. Sentimental favorites like honeysuckle, sweet pea, and apple blossoms hold a special place in her heart, while Red Buckeyes have recently captured her attention.
Beyond floristry, Mary Ellen finds happiness in gardening, antique shopping, painting, playing rook, and spending time with her daughters, family, and best friends. She also enjoys watching shows with her sweetie.
Top 3 Favorite Songs:
- Start Me Up — The Rolling Stones
- Boogie Shoes — KC and The Sunshine Band
- Shake, Rattle, and Roll — Bill Haley & His Comets
Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?
- "A hot dog is in a league of its own."
Nathan Williamson
Nathan is just getting started in the flower business, but he's already all in on the joy it brings—especially when it comes to making people smile. His favorite flower is the orchid, and he's got a soft spot for all kinds of succulents.
When he's not surrounded by blooms, Nathan enjoys making noise through music and diving into video games. His fresh perspective and creative energy make him a welcome addition to the team.
Top 3 Favorite Songs:
- Such Great Heights — The Postal Service
- Let Go — Frou Frou
- Yes! I am a Long Way from Home — Mogwai
Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?
- "Yes. It's not a typical sandwich however... It is an open-faced sandwich. Still a sandwich though."
Quan Jones
Quan brings care and attention to every bloom that passes through his hands. With three years in the floral industry, he finds joy in watching life flourish and being part of the process that nurtures each living creation. His favorite flower are red gladiolus, and his favorite plant is the poinsettia.
Outside the shop, Quan is a fan of gaming, reading manga, and catching live shows—whether it's a concert, a play, or a night at the movies.
Top 3 Favorite Songs:
- The Sower — Hands Like Houses
- Reassembling the Icons — Parabelle
- Painted — Evans Blue
Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?
- "Yes."
JW Hubble
For JW, the best part of the job is seeing people's reactions when a floral arrangement shows up at their door. With three years of experience in delivery, he brings joy and beauty right to people's hands. His favorite flower is the bird of paradise, and he's a fan of the Venus flytrap for its wild, unique nature.
Outside of work, JW enjoys going to concerts, playing games, and hanging out with his dog.
Top 3 Favorite Songs:
- Counting Worms — Knocked Loose
- Live in a Hole — Pantera
- Memento Mori — Lamb of God
Kathy Brookman
With over five decades of experience, Kathy loves the fast-paced environment and the chance to bring creativity, imagination, and beauty together in every arrangement. Her favorite flower is the sunflower, and favorite plant is the hydrangea.
Kathy's go-to design styles are garden and modern—though she'll tell you she loves them all. When she's not designing, she enjoys concerts, music, and reading.
Top 3 Favorite Songs:
- Sunflower — Post Malone
- Welcome To My Nightmare — Alice Cooper
- Hell's Bells — ACDC
Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?
- "Yes because a hot dog bun has two sides, just like a piece of bread"
Samantha Schmidt
With 16 years of experience as a floral designer, Samantha finds joy in creating arrangements that lift people's spirits. She specializes in free-flowing, naturalistic designs that capture the beauty of nature in an organic way. Her favorite flower, ageratum, is a striking periwinkle bloom that grows abundantly in Virginia, adding a vibrant pop of color to any arrangement. At home, she treasures her 18-year-old Angel Wing Begonia.
Beyond floristry, Samantha enjoys foraging and turning her finds into art, as well as riding dirt bikes and four-wheelers, gardening, and building Legos with her son.
Top 3 Favorite Songs:
- Linoleum — NOFX
- Sam's Town — The Killers (Live from Abbey Road / 2006)
- Your Day Will Come — Streetlight Manifesto
Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?
- "Nooo, it's its own category."