About Us
Gwen Drake - Owner
Gwen grew up on the floral industry following her Mom's lead. As a young girl, she could often be found in tow with her mother, Joyce, who opened Lil’ Pear Tree in 1973!
Through the years, she learned the ins and outs of the floral industry, small business ownership and floral design. When the store moved from 124 E. Main St to 222 E. Main St., and the lower level became available, it was clear that Freeze Dry Floral Preservation would now have a home. October 2015, we began to train and purchased our freeze dryer. Such a unique aspect of the floral industry. So no with our move to 702 S. Saginaw Rd., Midland, which makes getting to us way easier especially if a customer is carrying multiple arrangements in, we decided to focus on everything that is preservation. And we love the new location and its proximity to Business 10 so our clients from all over the Lower Peninsula can get to use easily. We appreciate that our clients entrust us with the care and preservation of their very special flowers! That means the world to us!
Gwen grew up on the floral industry following her Mom's lead. As a young girl, she could often be found in tow with her mother, Joyce, who opened Lil’ Pear Tree in 1973!
Through the years, she learned the ins and outs of the floral industry, small business ownership and floral design. When the store moved from 124 E. Main St to 222 E. Main St., and the lower level became available, it was clear that Freeze Dry Floral Preservation would now have a home. October 2015, we began to train and purchased our freeze dryer. Such a unique aspect of the floral industry. So no with our move to 702 S. Saginaw Rd., Midland, which makes getting to us way easier especially if a customer is carrying multiple arrangements in, we decided to focus on everything that is preservation. And we love the new location and its proximity to Business 10 so our clients from all over the Lower Peninsula can get to use easily. We appreciate that our clients entrust us with the care and preservation of their very special flowers! That means the world to us!
Bobbi
When it comes to critical thinking and common sense solutions, Bobbi is our "go to". She attributes these skills to her years as an EMT here in Midland and Ohio. She also served as a paramedic in Frankenmuth. After years in the field of medicine, Bobbi returned to Midland to grow her family and her gardens. Her knowledge of flowers has been a positive addition to the success of freeze dry at Lil’ Pear Tree.
Bobbi was brought on board just as our freeze dry department was being developed and has workeding tirelessly to improve our processes and efficiency.. Clients enjoy working with Bobbi. She is often described as being genuine, sincere, responsible & knowledgeable. Next time you are in the area, stop in to visit the freeze dry department!
When it comes to critical thinking and common sense solutions, Bobbi is our "go to". She attributes these skills to her years as an EMT here in Midland and Ohio. She also served as a paramedic in Frankenmuth. After years in the field of medicine, Bobbi returned to Midland to grow her family and her gardens. Her knowledge of flowers has been a positive addition to the success of freeze dry at Lil’ Pear Tree.
Bobbi was brought on board just as our freeze dry department was being developed and has workeding tirelessly to improve our processes and efficiency.. Clients enjoy working with Bobbi. She is often described as being genuine, sincere, responsible & knowledgeable. Next time you are in the area, stop in to visit the freeze dry department!
