Carlos has been with SWG since Sept. 2004. Prior to SWG he had worked in the plant nursery business for 2 years. Because of a love of bamboo and interest in the holistic approach to health via plants and herbs, he started his own business, Healing Garden & Bamboo which he operates side by side with managing our store. He currently has over 20 varieties of clumping bamboo along with a diverse collection of beneficial plants. He also is an avid rock collector and we hear is learning to “Salsa” Ahhhh!
Known to work and play extra hard, to point of having to remind her to take a break or eat lunch. She was a trick horse rider in rodeo’s, broke her own wild Mustang, used to hunt elk and deer for a month at a time and has driven horse trailers, school buses tour buses, motor homes and who knows what else. Polly has a deep love for animals and fish and is constantly busy trying to keep the gardens beautiful and healthy.
Jason ( AKA ‘J’ or Albino Bobcat) Osborne – Construction and Repair
Because of his 13 years laying concrete block, he enjoys the hand on work and getting dirty. For those of us in construction these are positive attributes! He has a positive outlook and quick wit that he passes on to Erica and their 3 beautiful children. Of course it is also enjoyed by the rest of us here as well as our customers. He also loves to fish, explore in the woods, play with the kids and even enjoys cooking many of the meals at home.
Maree Zelensky – Pond Maintenance
Lover of nature which includes talking to plants and saving every tadpole or critter she comes across that needs help. She has horses, dogs and probably a forest full of furry friends! Maree’s background is pretty diverse and even includes training in body building. She is friendly, outgoing, and always ready to embrace nature. She also has a good eye for antiques and loves to go garage sailing.
Last but not least,
John ( AKA Johnny Ponds) and Bev Ohling – Owners, along with Cortez Community Bank
They have owned SWG since 1989. They have watched it grow from sole proprietorship behind their house to a partnership (for 4 years) that grew to a store front business to what is now SWG, Inc. They have been married for 35 years have two children, Elaine and Shawn, and 6 (for now) grandchildren. They have been members of BeaconCommunityChurch for over 20 years. They have enjoyed motorcycling, horses, sailing and now a deck boat for the family to use. John spent 9 years serving his country in the Air Force which taught both of us to enjoy people and diverse cultures. John is the primary visionary and because of enjoying physical work and getting dirty is involved in the construction side. Beverly, because of her love for John keeps things working somewhat smoothly with the bookkeeping, financials and hostess to the events held at the store. We truly enjoy giving you the pleasure of having your very own piece of solitude in YOUR own yard. So come in and visit we look forward to meeting you!
