Lily Krietzberg

Professional Impact

Lily Krietzberg turned an unexpected career path into a mission to connect people with gardening and the natural world. After earning a degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution in 2020, she discovered a passion for farming while apprenticing on a small, chemical-free vegetable farm in New Hampshire. That experience eventually brought her to Lewiston through AmeriCorps, where she transformed the garden at Geiger Elementary School. Her work included creating sensory and vegetable gardens, planting native pollinator patches and a 30-tree fruit orchard, building an outdoor classroom, coordinating a 100-foot mural, and securing more than $10,000 in grant funding. Inspired by that experience, Lily launched Seeds to Smiles, her own company dedicated to bringing gardening opportunities to more communities.

Personal Passions

Lily enjoys exploring farmers markets, cooking with seasonal ingredients, and browsing used bookstores and consignment shops. She also loves reading, practicing yoga, spending time at the gym, walking in the woods with friends, playing board games, and watching movies. Though her family lives in New Jersey, she makes visiting them a priority and treasures the support they provide. She also maintains close connections with her farm family at Sun Moon Farm in New Hampshire.

Love for Androscoggin

Lily appreciates Lewiston-Auburn’s welcoming community and variety of local experiences. Her favorites include bagels and iced chai at Forage, picnic sandwiches from Heidi’s and Mancini’s, flea market finds at The Willows, and walks at Range Pond. She also enjoys Auburn’s Festival Plaza concerts, trivia nights, shooting pool with friends, and summer afternoons at Taber’s or the municipal beach. For Lily, the area offers countless ways to enjoy local businesses, outdoor spaces, and community events.