Longfellow's Garden Center

Centertown, MO

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Our Staff

Damian Friedman
General Manager

Education/Experience: Over 10 years of horticulture industry experience.

Outside of Work: Enjoys fishing, golf, cooking

Favorite Plants: Any Redwoods, Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’, Weeping Willows, California Poppy

Interesting Fact: Secretly good at math

Cannot Live Without: My Family and Friends

Email: damian.friedman@allnoneoutdoor.com

Jenna O'Kelley
Nursery Manager

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Horticulture and Urban Forestry, with an emphasis in Floriculture and Greenhouse/Nursery Production, from the University of California Davis. Has been in the horticulture field for ~8 years.

Outside of work: Loves crocheting, nature walks, and plant podcasts.

Favorite Plant: Passionflower, Peony, Philodendron ‘Ring of Fire’

Interesting Fact: I love creating art over multiple different media; including fiber, paint, clay, pen, and more.

Couldn’t Live Without: My dog, Rosie the Staffy

Email: jenna.okelley@allnoneoutdoor.com

 

Nik Gillam
Team Lead

Education/Experience: Lifelong gardener!

Outside of Work: Enjoys deer hunting and being a personal trainer, but most of all being a dad!

Favorite Plants: ‘Limelight’ Hydrangea, ‘Emerald Green’ Arborvitae, ‘Autumn Gold’ Ginkgo

Interesting Fact: Proud veteran of the United States Army

Cannot Live Without: The woods

Email: nik.gillam@allnoneoutdoor.com

Rachel Styers
Production Manager

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s of Science in Ecology and Field Biology and Master’s of Science in Biology with an Emphasis in Botany, both from Pittsburg State University. Total of ~6 years of experience in the field, with a background in agriculture.

Outside of Work: Loves fantasy novels, cozy gaming, Disney, and naps.

Favorite Plants: Bigleaf Hydrangea, Passion Vine, & Lavender

Interesting Fact: I read 47 books in 2024, and I’m currently on track to break that record in 2025.

Couldn’t Live Without: Bread and Coke Zero

Email: rachel.styers@allnoneoutdoor.com

  • About
    • About Longfellow’s
    • Our Staff
    • Loyalty Rewards
    • Warranty & Returns
    • All-N-One Outdoor Solutions
  • Learn
    • Plants
    • Garden Calendar
    • Blog
    • Guides
  • Contact Us
  • Events
  • Shop
  • Careers

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