Meet Our Team
Michael Howland
Landscape designer and Horticulturist- Michael is enthusiastic about the natural world and enjoys studying and working with landscape design concepts and materials. Michael completed his B.S and AAS in Environmental Horticulture with a concentration in landscape design from the University of Maine and Southern Maine Community College respectively. Michael brings a diverse set of skills to the table, which he has accumulated while working a variety of jobs. Michael honed his customer relationship and small team management skills while working as an estate garden Forman in Portland, Maine. Michael is originally from Lincoln County and is happy to have returned to the area after traveling and completing his studies. A few of his hobbies include birding, cross x skiing, and woodworking.
Hannah Ward
Landscape designer and Horticulturist- Hannah contributes enormous behind the scene support to Spring River Horticulture by collaborating and advising creative landscape design solutions and occasionally helping out with installation projects. Hannah completed her B.S in Environmental Horticulture with a concentration in Landscape Design at the University of Maine, Orono. She is originally from the Berkshires, Massachusetts. Hannah is a third generation Horticulturist and knows her plants! A few of her hobbies include, quilting, cross word puzzles and hiking.
Gabby Gunther
Horticulturist- Hey, I’m Gabby! I joined the Spring River Horticulture team at the beginning of 2022. My favorite thing about working with plants is the capability to learn something new about them everyday. I grew up in Long Island, NY and moved here to Maine in 2020. I have an Associate’s degree in Graphic Design and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family studies. When I am not in the garden, I am usually in a kayak or hanging around with my cats.
