Message from Karl!
Since you're here... you must share a passion for horticulture, like me! My driving interest for plants has continued since I was in grade school and has intensified ever since as I explore even more varieties and species worldwide! The plant kingdom is a never-ending area of exploration. Enjoy the site! (some areas are not quite complete!).

About Karl
Karl Gercens’ passion for horticulture started at an early age while growing-up on a 10,000 acre cotton plantation in Mississippi. The warm Mississippi climate and long growing season helped to nurture his fondness for plants and his appreciation for the wonders of natural beauty.

Karl's professional resume includes hands-on skills from world class organizations such as Longwood Gardens [Kennett Square, PA], The Filoli Estate [Woodside, CA], and Walt Disney World [Orlando, FL]. His years of horticultural tenure include innovative design-work combined with time-honored approaches for serious gardening! For more complete information about Karl's professional background, please visit the contact Karl section of this web-site.

Karl’s notoriety for using a pallet of colored foliage trees, shrubs, and perennials continues to funnel the exciting content of his professional lectures given nationwide and his horticultural classes offered locally.