Nicholas Lazio

Experience

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  WESTON FARMS

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  Marketing and Visual Consultant

  Directed the launch of Weston Farms web site for luxury magnolia wreaths. Organized and compiled sales database. Analyzed market research, assessed sales data, and made recommendations to owner for product viability in market place.

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  Plant Delights Nursery, Inc.

  Jul 2017 - Nov 2017

  Research Nursery Intern

  Evaluated the research test beds, recording data for Plant Records.Assisted with propagation, labeling and maintenance of research beds.Coordinated with Nursery Manager to inventory plants in propagation houses.

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  U.S. NATIONAL ARBORETUM

  Nov 2017 - Nov 2019

  Maintained the more than 16,000 accessioned plants in the Asian Collection of which many are rare wild collected germplasm from Asia. Used BG-base and GRIN databases to maintain detailed records of selected plant accessions. Organized volunteer projects to plant new areas of the garden with ground covers that would be appealing to visitors and help control erosion. Led efforts to renovate overgrown sections of the China Valley in the Asian Collections, freeing accessioned plants suffering from overcrowding of invasive species Show less

  • Asian Collection Gardener

    Mar 2019 - Nov 2019

  • Plant Collector (research fellow)

    Nov 2017 - Mar 2019
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  Architect of the Capitol

  Jun 2020 - Oct 2023

  Horticulturist

  Responsible for maintaining and enhancing the surrounding grounds of the Library of Congress. Collaborate with peers to design and prepare seasonal display beds. Performing many tasks such as mowing, edging, blowing, watering, pruning, de-icing, and planting.

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  Longwood Gardens

  May 2021 - Jun 2022

  Longwood Fellow

  Selected for a unique 13 month leadership development program that focuses on refining the skill level and heightening the self-awareness of leaders, preparing them for senior roles in public horticulture who are committed to building a strong and sustainable future for public gardens.My goal was to better understand the complex challenges we face in our industry and learn the ways in which leaders can improve the relevance of their organizations, engaging staff and communities in their garden missions. Show less

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  Smithsonian Gardens

  Oct 2023 - now

  Lead Horticulturist