FERN MIGDAL

Since Fern founded The Garden Consultants, Inc. in 1982, her energy, enthusiasm and passion for learning have defined the firm. A talented artist and an experienced horticulturist, she has a unique combination of skills that fuel both the creative and technical sides of the firm. Fern holds a Bachelor of Arts in Literature from the University of Michigan, a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and an Associates degree in Horticulture from the College of Lake County where she also taught Home Landscaping for several years.

DAVID MIGDAL

David is President of The Garden Consultants, Inc. and has been involved with the company since 1998 as a landscape designer, project manager and construction supervisor. His passion for design is driven by a desire to create unique and enjoyable spaces for clients, while his project management skills and meticulous attention to quality and detail make the construction process as seamless as possible. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History of Art from the University of Michigan and attended the Master of Landscape Architecture program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 1994 to 1997. David also enjoys international travel and has spent significant time in Asia, Europe and South America.

DEBORAH SAMYN

Deb joined The Garden Consultants, Inc. in 2007 after 9 years of experience in the field including positions with Peter Lindsay Schaudt Landscape Architecture, Hayden Bulin Larson Design Group and OWPP Architects. Her site design, planting design, construction detailing and project management skills have been shaped by a variety of institutional, commercial, municipal and residential projects. Deb holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Augustana College and a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is a registered landscape architect in the State of Illinois.