Aaron Peters
Aaron has been in the field of horticulture for 20+ years. A graduate of
Rend Lake College in 2002 with a degree is horticulture; he has quickly
developed the skills that have led to his success. Aaron is the general
manager of Family Roots Nursery, creating all of the landscaping designs
&overseeing the installation, ordering all plants & materials, the bearer of
all knowledge. He is willing and able to help you with any lawn/garden
questions or needs, just ask. This career is his life—his calling. Aaron is
married to Andrea, they have no children.
Andrea Peters
Andrea is the office manager/buyer. She is a 2008 graduate of Southern
Illinois University. She handles all of the office needs & wholesale
accounts. Andrea enjoys taking part in the family owned business daily
activity & decision making. She enjoys traveling with her husband Aaron &
spending time back “home” in Illinois with her family & friends.
Charles Peters
Charles has a great deal of experience in the chemical & fertilizer field,
therefore bringing to the business a license in turf & ornamental
applications. Charles is also the manager of irrigation sales, service &
installation for Family Roots Nursery. He has the old fashioned attitude
that customer service gains more than advertising.
Judy Peters
Judy has worked with the public for 40+ years in the nursing field, which
has allowed her to be exceptional in selecting the right gift or flower for
any occasion. Having a great attitude for life, Judy can adjust to help with
any emotional situation that may arise in selecting flowers & gifts. She is
also a great asset in the greenhouse, she is our “nurse” if something has
upset any or our plants she is quick to diagnose them and get them back to
the quality of material we strive to carry. If you have any questions about
what might be wrong with one of your plants be sure & check with Judy for a
diagnosis.
Glenda Edele
Glenda joined Family Roots Nursery in May 2008, bringing with her little
horticulture & floriculture experience. She has grown to be a very
knowledgeable asset to Family Roots Nursery. She is a full time employee of
both the greenhouse & fresh cut floral departments. Anytime there is a fresh
floral need she is sure to come up with the most appropriate arrangement.
Working long hours in the spring she is sure to oversee all the needs of the
greenhouse. Glenda enjoys spending all of the time she can with her husband
Mike, their two children & their families.
Bryan
“Papa” Gregory
Bryan joined us in 2010, he works in the greenhouse and outdoor displays
keeping everything watered, healthy and attractively displayed. Papa says
his greatest enjoyment at work comes from interactions with customers and
making sure folks get what they want and need. He’s happiest when he can
introduce others to plants they may not have considered before or to new
gardening ideas.
Bryan mostly enjoys (surprise!) gardening even when he’s not gardening at
Family Roots. He says it seems as though he plants at least something every
week of the year and spends a significant amount of time each day caring for
his plantings. Beyond gardening and plants Papa enjoys woodworking and
always has at least a few books he’s reading. He even recently was silly
enough to purchase a sailboat and now awaits enough wind to see if he really
enjoys sailing, too!