In 1982 Eileen began working in the horticulture business at Molbak's Nursery in Woodinville. After learning to propagate poinsettias, she managed the hanging basket business. Eileen developed customer relationship skills and artistic plantings.  

Around 1989 Eileen began a business partnership called Secret Gardens. At the same time she began studying Landscape Design at Edmonds Community College. She learned about design, maintenance, horticulture, and small business management. Eileen graduated in 1992 with an Associates degree in Landscape Design.

Today Secret Gardens Landscaping operates as a corporation and provides services for home owners, condominiums, and business offices. Customers are located in Seattle, Mercer Island, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and Woodinville.  Customer references are available on request. Eileen is an active member of Washington Association of Landscape Professionals (WALP.ORG).