Guest Professionals:
Kreg Gunter-Owner of Paradise Lawns has operated his metro east business for 25 years now. He has partnered with homeowners in our local community to provide the highest quality lawn care service available.
Josh Hetley, currently employed by Greenleaf Nursery, is an Illinois Certified Nursery Professional and has worked in the industry now for 12 years. He also serves on the board of the Greater St. Louis Landscape and Nursery Association.
Joanna Iverson
Garden Design
JoAnna Iverson has a Plant and Soil Science degree with a specialization in Landscape Design. She ran her Chicago based business "Perennial Fashions" for 18 years. Currently, she is a landscape designer for the company Garden Design (New Athens) which has been in business for over 25 years.
Bill Biehl holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois. He has worked as a Field Service Representative serving the horticulture industry for over 30 years.
Josh Meurer holds a Bachelor of Science in Forestry and is a Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arborculture. He joined his father after graduating from college and is continuing the family tradition of over 50 years in the tree care service.
Jim Classen
Nollau’s Tree Farm
Jim Classen currently operates Nollau Tree Farm located in Mascoutah. He is an Illinois Certified Nursery Professional and is a past President of the Illinois Green Industry. He owned and operated the Nollau Garden Center for 30 years