Eva Howe

Owner, Eva’s Fine Gardening | Personalized Gardening Services in the Tri-Valley 🌿

Livermore, California, United States

About

After a career in tech and law, I followed my passion and founded Eva's Fine Gardening — and haven't looked back. I offer personalized residential and commercial gardening services in the Tri-Valley — from beautifying outdoor spaces and ongoing care to irrigation setup, commercial interior and exterior plant care, and curated herb gardens for chefs and home cooks. I believe every garden has potential, and I love helping people discover it. 🌿 Based in Livermore, CA | Serving the greater Tri-Valley area.

Experience

  • Founder at Eva's Fine Gardening
    Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    Providing personalized residential and commercial gardening services throughout the Tri-Valley. Specializing in garden beautification, ongoing plant care, irrigation setup, commercial interior and exterior plant care, and curated herb gardens for chefs and home cooks. 🌿 Serving Livermore, Pleasanton, and surrounding communities.

  • Co-Founder and CXO at Aspect Build
    Apr 2021 - May 2025 · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Marketing and Operations Manager at This Dot, Inc
    Jan 2019 - May 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Originally recruited to rebuild the marketing department and assumed additional responsibility for operations and business development with this technology consulting and training firm. Lead marketing strategy, provide oversight for agency relationship and manage a small team of program management and project management professionals focused on brand management, digital marketing, communications, content and events. Additionally manage business development and realizes opportunities to expand existing client relationships.

  • Independent Project Manager at Independent
    Jul 2008 - Jan 2019 · 10 yrs 7 mos

    Dedicated time to multiple projects including raising a family, managing a major remodel and devoting time to community related activities and volunteerism.

  • Co-General Contractor & Project Manager at INDEPENDENT RESIDENTIAL PLANNING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
    Aug 2015 - May 2017 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Conceptualized, bid out and managed all aspects of a 20-month tear-down and reconstruction of a new single-family residence including budget, acquisition, design, city approvals/design review, planning and construction. Led rigorous RFP and selection process for architect, structural engineer and general contractor. Provided daily oversight of contractors, schedules, inspections, and budget, mitigating issues in real time. Performed in-depth research and analysis of all building categories from foundation to roof, including drainage, framing, electrical, plumbing, roofing, insulation, drywall, trim, lighting, energy efficiency, windows, hardware, etc.