Julianne Moore, Ed Norton, Jerry Bruckheimer and Mike Myers entered an inner circle of city residents that have signature gardens by rooftop gardener to the stars, Jon Carloftis. Jon has appeared on Good Morning America, Martha Stewart Living and HGTV and is the author of two books: Beyond the Windowsill and First a Garden. His gardening roots were set tending farm at his parent’s family business, a replica Native American village built from restored structures. Jon grew up without running water and no TV (he had never been on a roof when he signed his first client). Jon was a contributor to my last book and I became obsessed with his uncanny rise from country bumpkin to genre-creating entrepreneur.
xO,
Sam
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March 30th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Great guest, where has he been? I like how you paired Gary in this segment to taste wine based on Jon’s personality. Great jobs guys!
March 30th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
Sam…great hair.
That Jon is a very intriguing fellow. I’m feelin his vibe.
March 31st, 2009 at 3:10 am
What a cool spirited guy. We started our first garden last month, thanks for the link to his website!
March 31st, 2009 at 11:12 am
Positive Guy living in his own positive world!
Thumbs up!
MB
March 31st, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Lovely interview. I love the fact that he’s doing something that he wants to do, loved how he got started with simple business cards. And having Gary come in with a glass of wine is fabulous!!! p.s. LOVE YOUR HAIR!!!
April 4th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
I feel very honored to witness the blooming of a great show.
This may be one of my favorite interviews.
Sweet , serious, and authentic.
I think that about sums it up for me.