Lisa Bartlett is the Garden Manager for Smith-Gilbert Gardens.

She is responsible the over 4,000 species collection of plants.

This collection ranges from rare herbaceous perennials to rare and unusual trees.

The largest collections of Bonsai in the Southeast are also held at the gardens.

Lisa created the award-winning Butterfly Exhibit at Smith-Gilbert Gardens and follow up with the first Crevice Garden in Georgia.

Lisa has also served on the board of The American Hydrangea Society. One of her current projects is developing what she hopes to be a Nationally recognized collection of Hydrangea.

She also hosted a gardening radio show, called Green and Grow. 

Before her passion for plants Lisa was a talent agent for stand-up comedians.

Jeff Foxworthy was once one of her clients!

The Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival