Guest: Gina Samarotto

Jim and Jennifer welcome Gina Samarotto to the show today.

Formally trained in horticulture and design through Cornell University and with more nearly two decades of landscape & interior design background, Gina is the founder and principal designer of The Samarotto Design Group.

From the most elaborate construction plans to the most intimate details, Gina ensures each element of every project she touches is founded on distinctive, unique and high level design. The results of her expertise and meticulous attention to design detail are seen in her stunning and unforgettable work; Gina’s creations are synergistic, as functional and distinctive as they are welcoming and beautiful.

Through travel throughout the US and Europe, industry education and ongoing study; Gina maintains a design approach and sensibility that is at once classic and modern. More than simply landscapes, she creates signature outdoor living spaces.

A leader and respected voice within the design industry, Gina is credited as a horticulture and design expert for the Johnson & Johnson Corporation and has hosted her own garden design show on WGNY radio. Gina’s work has appeared in Better Homes & Gardens Magazine, The New York Times, Fine Gardening Magazine, CNN, The Chronogram, SheKnows.com, Urban Gardens Web, Natural Home & Garden Magazine and other notable publications.

Gina's memberships, accreditations and affiliations include the American Society of Landscape Architects, the Association of Professional Landscape Designers, the American Society of Interior Designers, the International Furnishings and Design Association and The American Horticultural Society.

Website:  www.samarottodesigns.com