Susan Francis

Board member

I grew up in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and have lived in Watertown since 2015. Originally trained as a textile designer, I’ve always drawn inspiration from the patterns and growth I see in nature. I began gardening in Staten Island, learning from and sharing plants with my neighbors, and later shared a plot at the former Grove Street Garden with my daughter and grandson. I helped build beds at the first Arsenal Park location and became a co-captain at the Arsenal Apartments plot in 2018. Watching the gardens grow from bare soil to flourishing spaces has been incredibly rewarding, and I look forward to helping expand our community of gardeners and supporters.