Our Team
Who wouldn’t like to play in the garden all day? Being outside in the sunshine and fresh air just makes for a happy day. How about being surrounded by all the amazing colors we have to offer.
Team Weidners
We Really Aren’t Just Another Nursery!
Part of what makes Weidner’s a great nursery are the people who work here.
EVELYN WEIDNER
Garden Center Matriarch
Ms. Weidner herself. You’ll usually find her outside talking to people just like you. A life time in the business gives Evelyn lots of good information to share. And, the more she’s around people the more energy and ideas she has.
OLIVER STORM
Lead Grower / Partner
Meet our Head Grower and Production Manager at Weidner’s. His name is Oliver Storm. He is the person who makes sure that all of our plants are perfect for you and on time.
KALIM OWENS
Sales / Partner
He is the nursery’s general manager, he’s also our wholesale sales manager. Are you a business, a church or organization and want a great deal on poinsettias? Talk to Kalim about our Christmas Business order program A man of many skills. Kalim is always helpful and easy to work with. We’re lucky to have him!
SABINE HILDEBRAND
Gardening Expert
We have come to call Sabine the “Succulent Queen”. You can thank her for all the new varieties of succulents you see. She is also the master of our succulent custom combination bowls and baskets you see.
CHRIS FORSTER
Gardening Expert
Chris is not only an amazing gardener but she has a wonderful eye for design. When there’s time she works her magic on the “window” displays, check them out! ( psst, tell her you love her photo, it will make her day.)
BARB
Garden Center Manager
Barb is a certified Horticulturist and Master Nursery Professional who has worked in the San Diego garden and nursery industry for many years. Barb has been a member of several prominent garden clubs during her travels around the United States and is excited to bring those experiences to our garden. From vegetables, to fruit trees, to annual/perennials, and succulents, Barb is ready to assist in helping you create the garden that you’ve been dreaming about.