Alex Smith

Urban Horticulture Specialist Updated: January 7, 2023

Alex Smith is an experienced horticulturalist with an emphasis on the urban landscape and workforce development. His path to a career in horticulture was a unique one. While in prison, he helped create a horticulture program that built greenhouses, installed garden beds, and through it he became a master gardener. The program has since spread to other prisons in the state of Maryland. With over 15 years of experience, Alex brings a unique perspective on how to install, maintain, and improve the green spaces in our cities.