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David A. Ilfrey, Jr., a 7th-generation Texan, has been a professional horticulturist since 1987. He has worked in public gardens, growing operations, retail/wholesale nurseries, and landscape construction and maintenance. As a garden designer, his keen sense of, and respect for, Nature guides his design philosophy.
David A. Ilfrey, Jr. Principal/Garden designer, public speaker

Educational Experience
Texas State University--San Marcos, Texas
Bachelor of Science, Geography with Environmental Studies emphasis

Austin Community College, Texas
Associate of Arts, Communications

Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania
Professional Gardeners Pgm, Certificate of Completion

Employment Experience
The Gourd Garden, Florida
Nursery manager

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Texas Horticulture supervisor, Lay Ornamental Garden

Nortex Nursery, Texas Assistant Grower

Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania Student employee

Interests/hobbies
Photography, nature, plants, ecological restoration, public speaking, fishing, kayaking, cycling, snorkeling, camping, running, surfing, any beach activity, hiking, homebrewing, music, raising fish, growing plants, reading, cooking, traveling

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