ABOUT
Cultivating community, one plant, plate, and person at a time.
Plantable’s Origin Story
From the rolling hills of Scotland, where Kirkwood and Donna Hale lived for eight years and first envisioned Plantable, to the surrounding mountain ranges of Redding, the Hales’ dream is taking root. Plantable Nursery & Cafe is more than just a business; it’s a passion project, born from their love for gardens and community. Imagine a European inspired haven where you can find Shasta hardy plants, sip coffee, and indulge in freshly baked beignets and yummy paninis.
The vision extends beyond plants and coffee to providing brighter futures for people who may face obstacles to a solid career path, such as young adults transitioning out of the foster care system, individuals experiencing homelessness, and people with disabilities. Plantable is a training center focusing on horticulture and food service within a vibrant and creative space. With a lifetime of landscaping and education experience, and hearts full of inspiration, the Hales have brought a unique and transformative experience to Redding.
What is Plantable?
Plantable’s Informational Video
Meet Our Team
Each member of our team brings a special heart and skill set to Plantable adding to the success of our trainees.
Leilani Henderson
Nursery ManagerLeilani Dehghan is our knowledgeable and friendly Nursery Manager and has a strong passion for horticulture and beautifying Redding through plants. With years of experience in plant care and nursery management, she oversees the everyday operations of the Plantable Nursery such as cultivation, maintenance, and sales. She has an Associate’s Degree in Horticulture and Landscaping from Shasta College, a Master Gardener and is QWEL certified.
Kirkwood Hale
Co-FounderKirkwood and Donna Hale’s journey spans continents, from eight years in Scotland to two years in Rwanda, fueling their vision to create impactful spaces in their community. With over 30 years of landscape design expertise through his company Garden Authority, Kirkwood has now realized his dream with Plantable: a place where beauty cultivates positive change. Kirkwood looks forward to the impact Plantable will have in the lives of those in their training program and in the Redding community and beyond. Kirkwood’s other passion is being a good dad to his grown daughter and son.
Donna Hale
Co-FounderDonna Hale’s career as an educator, spanning more than three decades, took a transformative turn in Rwanda. While there, she managed The African Bagel Company, a training center empowering women, a model she deeply admired. This experience, along with eight years in Scotland, led her to co-create Plantable, bringing a sustainable social enterprise vision to her community. She is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of Plantable and helping to create events for the community. Donna is also a proud mother to son, Eden, who works alongside her and her husband at Plantable, and daughter, Lily.
