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Marston House Gardener Honored
November/December 2020
 Claudia Glenn, working in the Marston House rose garden in October. Photo by Robert Veres |
Congratulations to Claudia Glenn, the City of San Diego's landscape gardener who lovingly tends the Marston House gardens and grounds, which she calls "my second home." She's being honored as the City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department's 2020 Employee of the Year. Chosen from more than 1,000 department employees, and among finalists who were third-quarter award winners, this is quite an accomplishment!
Employed by the Parks Department for eight years, Claudia previously worked at La Jolla Cove and in Alcazar Gardens. As an estate garden, the landscaping at the Marston House is dramatically different from her previous work, and Claudia has found much inspiration there, especially in the formal garden area.
Since she had not previously cared for roses, a favorite of the Marston family who had planted over 100 of various types in 1906 alone, she sought out a specialist at Balboa Park's rose garden to learn more. Claudia then improved and expanded the number of rose bushes at the Marston House and has trained neighbors who have volunteered to help with them too.
Claudia also toured the Marston House Museum in pre-pandemic days, and gained an appreciation for George Marston's legacy, roses and all. "What he did for the people was very significant," she said.
"Claudia is such a devoted, hard worker and the results of her efforts are so evident at the Marston House grounds that it's no wonder she received these accolades," said Alana Coons. SOHO's Director of Education and Communications. "SOHO very much appreciates all that she does. We join the City in applauding Claudia and in recognizing her work with this well-deserved award."
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