Our Staff

Peter and Leslie Van Berkum Owners Started the nursery in 1987 and still crazy after all these years	John Gedraitis Operations Manager Leading all nursery operations with style and efficiency	Carol Johnson Inventory Control At the hub of the nursery, juggling many balls
Perry McLellan Head Propagator Down to earth, organized, cheerful and a super propagator.	Tobey Ring Head Grower Meticulous about details and grows beautiful healthy perennials	Gayle Robbins Monteith Office Manager Keeps us all organized and the finances on track
Stephanie Leary (Loading Dock Supervisor) This positive person can get anything done, and we are lucky to have her.	Karen Olson Special Customer Representative She comes to us with vast experience and a passion for perennials.	Karyn Office Manager and order taking She is often one of the first friendly voices you hear when you call.
Mike Driscoll An artist AND our truck driver	Scott Boisvert Our amazing potting supervisor	Judy Warren Catalog Cover Artist Leslie’s mom and the best there is
Kate Fox Assistant Grower Years of experience with perennials and a great spirit.	Eric Banaszewski Head Driver With one of the most ‘can do’ attitudes we’ve ever seen.	Monique Cantara Order Pulling Experienced and steady
Kristina Allard Loading Dock Organized and hard working, a ‘go to’ person.

Our staff at our Education Day in 2014.
This production crew gets it done.
These hard-working folks organize orders, groom the perennials and rack them for delivery.