40 Under 40, Class of 2021

Liz Hughes

Company

Groovy Plants Ranch

Job Title

Owner

Accomplishments

Created and manages garden center’s online store that over the past five years has “become so successful that we now have a small army to manage the orders and … are shipping live plants to consumers in all 50 states!”
Responsible for developing and presenting many different fun and educational programs and classes to IGC’s loyal following.

Extracurricular

She Screams for Ice Cream: “I love ice cream any time of the year! I don’t even care what flavor, I just LOVE ice cream.”

Fun Facts

The Work of an Artist: Liz has a master’s degree in textile design and was an artist and art teacher before entering the horticulture world. Her artwork has been featured in international shows and she has appeared on a nationally syndicated quilting TV show.