Our Team

One of the most helpful guys in the nursery, Arlan is SPN’s carpenter, mechanic and stocker.  Originally from Nebraska where he farmed for 40 years, Arlan is a great asset to the nursery.

With a career in landscaping spanning several decades, Beau is an incredible asset to SPN.  He is a Greenville native, but spent many years in the Lowcountry working in the landscaping and aquatic plant industries.  A hard worker and a great garden resource, especially with aquatics, Beau can often be found repotting and fertilizing plants in the potting shed or assisting customers out in the nursery.

Ben has been with SPN for 2 years and does a little of everything around here. He handles our receiving, maintains the fish, sets up our fountains and concrete displays, and does general maintenance around the nursery. He is also pretty knowledgeable about plants. Ben is an all around “get-it-done” guy! When not working Ben enjoys biking, hiking, traveling, and searching out delicious culinary experiences.

With over 40 years of experience in the horticulture and landscape industry, Dave has an encyclopedia’s wealth of plant knowledge and a great eye for design. With his keen memory and sharp wit, Dave is a fan favorite as a regular panelist on SCETV’s hit show “Making it Grow.” When not gardening, Dave enjoys contributing his tenor voice to the Greenville Chorale.

Jennifer received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Southern Wesleyan University.  After working in administration for the Spartanburg County Parks department for nearly five years, she decided to bring her administrative skills to the family business of SPN.  When she isn’t in the office doing the behind the scenes work at the nursery, she loves to spend her time hiking, kayaking and just enjoying nature.

Josh Borenstein is a certified landscape professional, lead landscape consultant & designer, and hardgoods buyer (think bagged goods, fertilizers, pest & disease control solutions, and garden tools). We take pride in designing and installing beautiful landscapes that turn your hopes for your property into reality and Josh is where that process starts! Josh has grown up at the nursery (his father was the previous owner) and he loves to help customers design beautiful & functional outdoor spaces and choose the best plants for their property & their goals.

With her endless supply of energy, enthusiasm and plant knowledge, Kara is a joy to have on the SPN team! Originally from Akron, Ohio, Kara has worked at garden centers and her own landscape design and installation business called Moonbeams and Morning Glories!  When not tending her own garden, Kara enjoys cooking, traveling, remodeling projects and her Great Danes.

Megan has been with SPN for a year and a half. She has a BS in Zoo and Wildlife Biology from Bob Jones University. You will find Megan’s smiling face at the register or up front at our cart checkout gazebo. When not working, Megan enjoys painting, guitar, learning new hobbies, and hanging out with friends.

Graduate Horticulturist. With 40 years at SPN, Michael is a long time favorite of many customers for his expert knowledge on all things horticulture! Michael buys our annuals, tropicals, fountains, gifts, and containers. He has a keen eye for what really looks good. Michael is the go to guy if you have questions on fountains, house plants or decor.

Michelle is Assistant General Manager at South Pleasantburg Nursery and a graduate horticulturist with strong knowledge of plants and landscapes. She is also our Head Buyer and takes the lead on making sure we have plenty of beautiful trees and shrubs for you!

If I were a plant, I’d be: a Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) because I’m unique, strong, adaptable, and Native to South Carolina!

When I’m not at work, you can probably find me: lifting weights in the gym, or trying out new recipes in the kitchen.

A native of New Jersey and a former resident of Illinois, Sue has called Greenville home for the past 23 years.  With a passion for container gardening, she loves helping customers select the right plants for their containers and window boxes and is happy to create custom arrangements!  Although she hesitates to call it work because she enjoys it so much, Sue has been employed in the nursery business for 14 years.