our story
Grow Perkasie is a family-owned garden center founded by twin brothers Joe and John Koenig, along with Joe’s wife, Laura. The three first met in 2006 while working together in the Landscape Design/Build Division at Bucks Country Gardens in Doylestown, PA. Ironically, John also met his wife Bethany while working there! Serving as a middle school principal, Bethany leaves the plant business to the rest of the family, but you will certainly see her around the garden center on the weekends.
Following their time at Bucks Country Gardens, Joe, John and Laura went on to create their own landscape design and build company, k.squared Landscape, based in Perkasie – chances are you may have even seen their black and orange logo working around town for the past 15 years! After years of wanting a brick-and-mortar place of their own, in December of 2024, the Koenigs purchased the old garden center property on Callowhill Street and are now ready for their next adventure – grow perkasie!
Meet the Team
Choosing the right trees and plants is just as important as having our knowledgeable team by your side. We carefully select the ideal inventory and stock our shelves with everything you need to create a stunning garden. Shop our thoughtfully curated displays and let us guide you in making your garden dreams reality!
Founder & Landscape Designer
Joe Koenig
Joe Koenig earned his degree in Landscape Architecture from SUNY ESF (State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry) in 2005. Since then, he’s been designing outdoor spaces that combine thoughtful design with practical plant knowledge.
Joe has a genuine love for plants! He will talk plants all day and thoroughly enjoys helping clients create outdoor spaces that reflect their vision while thriving in their environment. He approaches each project with creativity and a focus on what works best for the client’s space and lifestyle.
With years of experience and a deep love for the outdoors, Joe brings both skill and insight to every project.
Founder, Landscape Design & Creative Lead
Laura Koenig
Laura Koenig holds a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Contracting from Penn State University. She began her career as a landscape designer, managing both the design and installation of residential gardens.
Currently, Laura is the head gardener of a private estate where she refines her skills in seasonal planters, flower arranging, vegetable gardening and creating year-round interest with thoughtful combinations of annuals, perennials, and shrubs.
In the evenings and on weekends, Laura will be the creative force behind grow perkasie’s beautiful planters and arrangements. But don’t let her fool you – she’s not afraid to get her hands dirty right alongside John and Joe!
Founder & Project Manager
John Koenig
John Koenig earned a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Philadelphia University. While he initially planned to become an architect, his passion for the outdoors led him to pursue landscaping alongside his brother Joe.
John has always enjoyed hands-on work—whether it’s working with equipment, fixing cars, or building and planting landscape designs. He brings that practical, hardworking approach to every project.
With his background and experience, John plays a key role in turning thoughtful design ideas into real, functional outdoor spaces.
Garden Center Manager
Ruth Dunlevy
Ruth has a passion for plants and wildlife and earned her bachelor’s degree in Landscape Contracting from Penn State University with a minor in Horticulture. She began her career in the green industry more than 25 years ago, starting as a cashier at her local garden center, and has since gained experience in nearly every aspect of the field!
Her background includes retail and wholesale plant production, landscape experience, container design, seed collection, and the growing process. This wide range of experience gives Ruth a strong understanding from seed all the way to sale.
An experienced Green Goods Manager, Ruth also oversees our plant offerings and more, bringing knowledge, organization, and enthusiasm to everything we do at Grow Perkasie.
Lead Product Merchandiser
Melissa Fink
Melissa is one of the creative minds that brings life to the indoor spaces of Grow Perkasie. From chalkboards and signage to retail displays, planters, and cut flower arrangements, Melissa has an eye for creating spaces that feel welcoming, thoughtful, and inspiring.
She plays a key role in shaping the layout and flow of the retail space, while also helping with workshops, customer experience, and day-to-day operations around the garden center. Whether she’s behind the register, redesigning a display, or helping customers pull together the perfect planter, Melissa brings creativity and energy to everything she does.
As a mom of five, Melissa easily connects with customers and enjoys helping people feel comfortable and confident in their choices. She’s always ready to jump in wherever needed—and can usually be found rearranging something at Grow to make sure it looks its best!
Plant Yard Specialist
Jeff Derby
Jeff is our go-to guy for all things outdoors! From trees and shrubs to perennials and bulk materials, Jeff knows the yard inside and out—and there's a question about planting or care, good chance he has the answer. Jeff oversees bulk and bagged products, unloading deliveries, irrigation, plant care, and keeping the yard organized, healthy, and ready for you to shop and plant.
A graduate of both Pennridge High School and Pennsylvania College of Technology with an associate degree in Landscape Design & Construction, Jeff is now in his 30th year working in the green industry. He also owned and operated Derby Tree & Landscape for 12 years, bringing with him over a decade of hands-on experience.
Jeff enjoys problem solving and helping customers find the best solutions for their landscapes. A Hilltown native now living in Perkasie, joining Grow Perkasie felt like a natural fit. No doubt Jeff plays a major role in keeping Grow running smoothly every day.