Meet the Staff
Sandra Martino – A New Jersey Certified Master Gardener, Sandy manages our Lawn Care, Grass Seed, Fertilizer, Pesticide, Furniture, Barbecue, Custom Decorating, and Seasonal Holiday Departments; she heads our associate training, customer service, and disease & insect diagnoses programs; she attends trade shows on a regular basis and often personally selects the unique products that Bloomers carries. With over 14 years experience, it has been said that “Sandy is the glue that holds the Bloomers family together.” From an early age she found she loved arts and crafts, and began drawing in her teen years. As a young adult her skills developed through repurposing items around her home, and Bloomers has certainly benefitted from her talents. If you have a question about nearly anything going on at Bloomers, Sandy is the one to ask, because in her words, “If I don’t know the answer, I will certainly find it!.”
Shirley Sperbeck – Shirley, aka Soleia, has been with Bloomers since 2012, and in that time she has shared her love and knowledge of nature with us all. In 1971 she came to the United States from New Zealand, and one of her first experiences was seeing a blue jay fly into a weeping willow tree. Filled with wonder she began looking at the natural world around her and was astonished at the variety of birds here in America. Shirley is the manager of our Bird Department and our expert on organics, whether composting, gardening, or removing pests. So if you want to attract a specific type of bird, or keep those pesky squirrels away, stop in and ask for Shirley.
Rebecca Daugherty – “New to the Bloomers family this year, Becky has been given the responsibility of managing the Water Gardening department, a task she is undertaking with great enthusiasm. Over the last 6 years, Becky has learned from top retailers & suppliers, and her honest approach to problem solving fits right in here. As our water gardening specialist, she has an incredible depth of knowledge about water circulation, fish health, & pond design, and will be sharing tips throughout the year to help solve problems before they start. If you feel that there is always a challenge maintaining your pond, stop in and see Becky, who wants you to keep in mind, “A healthy pond is an environment, not a pool.”
Gabriella De Lisi – Gabby is the youngest member of our Bloomers family, and is working towards a degree in Criminal Justice. She learned about gardening from her mom, who recommended Bloomers as a good opportunity (listen to your parents, kids!), and Gabby loves the family atmosphere with her coworkers and repeat customers. In the past three years, she has learned quite a bit, so don’t hesitate to ask Gabby your questions, when you see her.
Julio Zamora – With more than 9 years under his belt, Julio sets a standard for customer service that all of us here at Bloomers strive to meet. Julio is constantly reading books on garden design, following select experts in the field, traveling to regional botanical gardens, and experimenting with many plants in his own yard in order to keep his extensive knowledge up to date. As you could probably guess, Julio loves being outside in his garden, and he will happily share that joy with you because he feels that “the outside is just as important as the inside” of your home. So if you need to revamp your landscape, Julio is the person to seek out, for his big picture coordination of nursery, perennial, & annual plants is second to none.