BioGardener is a small group of ecologists, horticulturists, backyard farmers, family guys, and all-around good people who enjoy the natural beauty of Central Texas:


Jeremy Walther, Owner
Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M, 2001

Prior to founding BioGardener in 2003, Jeremy worked as a staff biologist for an Austin environmental consulting firm, where he conducted wetland assessments, ecological surveys, and earned a U.S. Fish and Wildlife permit to conduct surveys for the federally endangered golden-cheeked warbler. Although he loved the science, it was rarely practiced, and he began pursuing other interests during his free time. While developing an understanding of native plants by taking on landscaping projects, Jeremy conducted salamander and bird surveys for the City of Austin, and also became involved in alternative fuels, organic farming, and other issues that promote sustainability. Beginning in 2005-2006, Jeremy served as one of the founders and organizers of the Sustainable Shopper’s Ball in Austin.


Jose Gonzalez, Foreman

For over three years, Jose has been the wheels of the growing BioGardener machine, tirelessly making sure all the little daily details are taken care of. A sharp and diligent leader, Jose takes pride in his work and expects those who work with him to live up to his high standards. Prior to BioGardener, Jose worked for an Austin nursery and landscape design/build company, where he learned the basics of irrigation and plant care while managing a large crew. In addition to making sure the truck is stocked with at least two bottles of the hottest hot sauce, Jose leads the BioGardener maintenance and installation crew. He lives with his wife and two kids in East Austin.

Jake Walther, Bubble Gum
Landscape Architecture , Texas A&M, 2009

Jake is phantom, here one day, gone the next, only to return for more later during the same week. Fresh out of a rigorous five-year program that doesn't bother teaching much about plants, Jake splits his time between BioGardener and as an almost completely opposite end of the spectrum, very talented and skilled, high-end, Austin landscape architect. He'll be doing his own thing and richer than all of us in about five years, but until then, we're milking him as best we can. Jake can be Jose when Jose is busy on other projects, Jeremy when Jeremy is comatose from seasonal delirium, and Igor when an Igor is needed.