About Our Experts
With the launch of the new Wilson Bros Online we'd like to introduce you to some of the Experts that will soon be publishing articles and answering your questions on Wilson Bros Online.
Organic Gardening - John Strickland became Chairman of the Georgia Green Industry Association, G.G.I.A. in 2005. G.G.I.A. is the states umbrella association representing landscape, retail, wholesale, flower growers, and allied associates throughout the state of Georgia. During this time Mr. Strickland was awarded a seat on the Urban Agriculture Council, which is...read more
Sustainable Landscape Gardening - Dr. Richard Ludwig is a 30-year career educator and currently retired Director of the Horticulture Program at Gwinnett Technical College. Dr. Ludwig was named the national spokesman for Miracle Grow in 2001. He received his doctorate from the University of Georgia and is the former host of the PBS TV show, Garden Smart...read more
Food Nutrition - Dr. Dan Gerhardt is a graduate of Life Chiropractic College, Marietta, GA, 1992. The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 1988. Dan has completed post-graduate work and certifications in Nutrition and Physiotherapy, and studies a collection of health and healing techniques that benefit... read more
Landscaping Coach - Russell Camp is a 30 year professional with a rich and diverse background in the Green Industry. Russell received his A.S. in Horticulture from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia. He is a Georgia Certified Pesticide Applicator as well as the first Georgia Certified Landscape Professional in the State. He speaks to garden clubs and has taught classes on landscape design at Clayton College and State University...read more
Daylily Expert - Jim Talmadge is a graduate of the University of Georgia department of Horticultue, and he has also done extensive post-graduate work in Sales and Marketing. Jim is currently a sales representative for Bracy's Nursery and is a member of the Daylily Society, GGIA and the Hosta Society. Jim knows daylilies like the back of his hand...read more
Azalea Expert - Jim Thornton is the Founder and first President of the Oconee Chapter of the Azalea Society of America. He has held office of Director, VicePresident and President of the Azalea Society of America. He is Member of the Committee on the Great Gardens of American Preservation Alliance and is presently the first Chairman of the Azalea Research Foundation. Jim is co-author of the award winning power point Cd presentation...read more
Turf Expert - Terry O'Leary is the superintendent of Canon Gate at Georgia National Golf Course. Located in the heart of McDonough, Georgia, Georgia National offers one of the most challenging and enjoyable golf courses in the state. The 18-hole regulation length course is laid out over 171 rolling acres and features Bermuda fairways and bentgrass greens that are maticulously kept and managed by Terry and his staff....read more
If you are an expert in the field of horticulture, floriculture, landscaping or any other green industry related field and would like to provide your knowledge to the visitors of Wilson Bros Online, contact us.