Since Fern founded the firm in 1982, her energy, enthusiasm and passion for learning have defined The Garden Consultants, Inc. A talented artist and an experienced horticulturist, she has a unique combination of skills that fuel both the creative and technical sides of the firm. Fern holds a Bachelor of Arts in Literature from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and an Associate’s degree in Horticulture from the College of Lake County where she also taught Home Landscaping for several years.