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Raised in Mississippi, Karl’s passion for horticulture began early. The long Southern growing seasons gave him room to experiment and innovate, eventually leading him to earn a B.S. in Ornamental Horticulture from Mississippi State University. His impressive career includes internships at Walt Disney World and the Filoli Estate in California, and today he curates many of the spectacular seasonal displays in Longwood’s world-famous four-acre Conservatory.

With a distinctive eye for combining colorful trees, shrubs and perennials, Karl’s work has earned him recognition across the country and around the world. He has visited public gardens in all 50 U.S. and over 24 countries, each journey deepening his expertise and inspiration.