June 6, 2013

It has been our good fortune to have known and worked with Nellie for a number of years during the time she was employed as an entomologist for the Missouri Department of Agriculture.  We gained great respect for her professionalism, knowledge, and advice.  Nellie’s expertise was of great value in development of our disease and pest programs, especially from a preventive perspective.  We continue to rely on her as a consultant.

Wayne Lovelace
President C.E.O.
Forrest Keeling Nursery

April 9, 2013

We have a sweet gum tree, maybe 100 years old, which dominates our front yard. I noticed the tree appeared to have something strange growing on the bark, covering about a third of the trunk.

We had recently heard Nellie Brown give a talk at the St. Louis Ethical Society. I was impressed with her knowledge, and asked her to examine our tree. She diagnosed the fungus and gave us advice on how to keep the tree alive as long as possible. She also offered suggestions for eventual replacement of the tree, and gave us a helpful written summary of all her recommendations.

Nellie is highly skilled and professional, and I found her to be reasonably priced. I now call her “Our Tree Doctor,” and I would recommend her to anyone that needs advice on tree care.

Toni W.
St. Louis County