Prior to owning her own business, she was lead designer at a design firm in Boston, worked at a large-scale nursery in the Boston suburbs, and even worked as an Environmental Education Instructor in Vermont. She has been a Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist since 2004. Jenn earned her Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Rollins College in Florida and a Master of Arts in Landscape Design and Land Use Planning from the Conway School of Landscape Design in Massachusetts. She designs, manages, and implements both large and midsize projects throughout the Boston area with some of the finest local professionals to ensure a successful completion of each project.Īfter first serving as Landscape Designer on the This Old House Auburndale project in 2010, working alongside Roger Cook to create a welcoming garden out front, Jenn joined the Ask This Old House team in 2015, and officially became Landscape Contractor for This Old House in January 2020.
She helps clients realize the potential of their land, which can lead to healthier connections between people and their environments. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers - and we make house calls The series features some familiar faces, including Kevin OConnor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Jenn Nawada.
more than a decade ago As a residential landscape designer, Jenn creates and installs landscape plans that are sophisticated, stylish, and sustainable. Jenn has been working in the landscape design and build field since 2001 and founded Nawada Landscape Design, Inc. Jenn Nawada visits Bruce Vanicek at Rhode Island Nurseries, a 4th generation family-owned nursery, to show how shrubs are planted and grown Kevin OConnor, Nathan Gilbert, and Ross Trethewey share some cost-effective ways to insulate existing windows without replacing them Kevin joins Tom Silva in the woodshop to build a serving tray with a custom jig and box joints. Season 10 - The Lexington Bed and BreakfastĪs Landscape Contractor on This Old House and Ask This Old House, Jenn Nawada teaches solutions to viewers across the country that make their landscapes more beautiful and functional. Season 24 - The Lake Forest Dream Kitchen Season 29 - The Newton Shingle-Style House Each project includes clear, step-by-step guidance from trusted contractors with years of on-the-job experience.
Well show you how to tackle many common projects inside and outside your home - everything from installing a tile backsplash to building a backyard firepit. Season 35 - The Arlington Italianate House The experts at Ask This Old House are ready to lend a hand. Season 36 - The Veteran’s Special House Project Season 38 - The Arlington Arts & Crafts House Season 39 - The Newton GenerationNEXT House Season 40 - The Brookline Mid-Century Modern Season 42 - The Seaside Victorian Cottage