Maria is the proprietor of Willow Oak Flower and Herb Farm, Started in 1979, the farm has several herbal theme gardens, cut flowers, herbal plantings and native flora. Herb plants and hand-crafted herbal products can be purchased at the farm, which is preserved through the Maryland Environmental Trust. The farm has been featured in national publications such as Better Homes & Gardens, Garden Ideas, Country Home and Southern Living's Christmas Book. Maria teaches classes through the farm and Anne Arundel Community College and, in the past, wrote regular features for Maryland Gardener magazine. Maria has a Biology degree from the University of Maryland and a Masters Degree in Pharmacognosy from the University of Rhode Island. She lives with her husband and two children - and the many critters on the farm. She is passionate about gardening and presentation of the environment, land and native plants.

     Martin is a dentist and a farmer but prefers to have his hands in soil. He enjoys the mechanical and creative aspects of the farm. His roots go deep in the vegetable garden as fine cuisine is his ultimate goal.

     Heather attended college for business and got her degree in entrepreneurship, which she applies to the farm. She is the talented creative artist with all things floral including weddings and the everyday flowers at Willow Oak.