Our Staff

Peter and Leslie van Berkum
Founders
Started the nursery in 1987 and still crazy after all these years

John Gedraitis
Owner/General Manager
Leading all nursery operations with style and efficiency

Perry McLellan
Head Propagator
Down to earth, organized, cheerful and a super propagator

Tobey Ring
Grower
Meticulous about details and grows beautiful healthy perennials

Kate Fox
 Grower
Years of experience with perennials and a great spirit

Karen Olson
Sales Representative

Her vast experience is only exceeded by her passion for perennials

Alex Wanner

Customer Service Representative

A cheerful voice and a ray of sunshine at the other end of the phone line.

Ali Ahmad
All Around Guy
If it needs doing, he’s happy to help get it done

Heather Brook
Assistant Grower
Essential to all departments

Connor Sullivan

Assistant Grower

Great guy with a greater attitude

Eric Banaszewski
Head Driver
With one of the most ‘can do’ attitudes we’ve ever seen

Lee Davidson
Delivery Driver
 Personality, and a willingness to go that extra mile

Rick Wilox
Maintenance

Jack of all trades and master of them all

Marie Smith
Gardener
Simply the best coming in after hours to keep our nursery in tip-top shape

Gumizana Tuyisunge ‘Tuyi’
Growing Crew

Always smiling big and working hard