Hi! I’m Jenny Jones–Certified Master Gardener, outdoor enthusiast, and owner of beesandroses.com. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, I now call a small town near Park City home where I live with my two Pomeranians and my cat, Moo. I also spend as much time as I can at our cabin where my family likes to snowmobile, hike, and enjoy the mountains at almost 8000 feet.
I have always loved sports and the outdoors. I was the high school athlete of the year at HHS after lettering in four sports: basketball, track, softball, and volleyball. I was preparing to compete at the university level when my mom died at the end of my senior year of high school, so instead I accepted an academic scholarship to study molecular biology and genetic engineering at my local University of Utah. This would allow me to help raise my 14-year-old brother. It is a decision I have never regretted. To help fill some of the hole left in my heart by the loss of my sweet mother, I turned to gardening to find things to plant in the “hole.” The dearest plant in my yard is a rose bush that I bought to decorate her grave, then transplanted (now four times). Roses were special to my mom and this one keeps her close to me.
My three daughters and two grandchildren live close enough to be a big part of my life and I enjoy spending time together. I love helping them in their own yards and doing the fun things we enjoy together: skiing, hiking, snowmobiling, and just hanging out together–with good food from the garden!
My start in gardening came as a young girl when I visited the local nursery with my dad. I convinced the owner I would be a great employee and he hired me (at age 11!) to pull all the weeds from the flowers and plants. I loved being in the nursery and, truth be told, that’s my dream job still today: to spend my day in a nursery taking care of plants and helping people find just the right thing for their yard or garden.
I spent years as a single mom, raising my three girls. During the years I was single, I earned a living being self-employed, first in the specialty paper business,and later designing and manufacturing high-end wood garage doors. I am a licensed Realtor in Utah and enjoy helping others buy and sell in our beautiful state. For the last 7 years, I have “planted, watered, and fertilized” beesandroses.com, a blog that helps you make the most of your yard and garden. My yard is my happy place and I love helping others make the most of theirs, too. Thanks for visiting, and don’t hesitate to keep in touch!