Joseph Hackney

Managing Partner

Joseph oversees every facet of plant production, from propagation through final field or greenhouse finishing. 

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Joseph is one of the Managing Partners for Hackney Nursery. He manages over 150 greenhouses and shade structures and supervises a team responsible for growing shrubs, perennials, and groundcovers in container sizes ranging from quarts to 15-gallon pots. 

Highly collaborative, Joseph works closely with sales, shipping, and inventory teams to align plant availability with customer needs. Under his leadership, Hackney Nursery adopted Grower Online, a real-time, mobile-friendly platform that allows the production crew to upload new plant photos and availability directly from the field. This innovation streamlined internal communication and improved ordering workflows for wholesale clients.

A family-run enterprise founded in 1991, Hackney Nursery operates with a customer-first philosophy, rooted in trust and gardening expertise. Joseph upholds this culture daily, emphasizing plant quality, efficient schedules, and a safety-first work environment. His dedication to operational excellence ensures timely propagation, rigorous pest and disease control, and smooth transitions through growing phases.

Through his stewardship, Hackney Nursery continues to deliver consistent, high-quality plant material to landscapers, garden centers, and re‑wholesalers across the Southeast, helping to reinforce the company's long-standing reputation for reliability and horticultural expertise.

Hampden-Sydney College