About Us
Chesterfield Valley Nursery, Inc. was started as a one-man operation in 1983 by Jim Graeler under the name of Chesterfield Gardens. As the company grew, so did the need to incorporate and add new employees, some of which were family members. In May 1989, Chesterfield Valley Nursery, Inc. was born. Not only has the number of employees increased but also the size of the nursery. The Flood of 1993 came and went. Along with the trials and blessings of that flood, Chesterfield Valley Nursery has continued to grow and thrive through the grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Today we have over 50 diverse employees, all of which we consider “family”. We sit on the family’s farm and have many samples of our work for you to browse around and see. From the outdoor kitchen to the waterfall, flagstone pathways to stone walls that wind around – one may view the perennials, shrubs, and trees that are showcased throughout. Come take a look and “get lost” in our garden center & nursery where a sense of serenity will overcome you.
Chesterfield Valley Nursery has dedicated itself to function as a Christian Organization since 1989. It is our mission to provide quality service to the best of our ability to you, our customer. We strive to be inclusive, friendly, honest and forthright in all our business activities. It is because of the grace of God we are are here and able to provide beauty to all those in our Greater St. Louis & St. Charles communities. Anything that we achieve is to His glory. Our door is always open to you. Please feel free to come by during our business hours to tour our grounds and see first hand our many displays including samples of patio materials, retaining walls, boulders, a beautiful waterfall, and many varieties of plant materials.
We appreciate your business!!
Our Staff


Construction Department

Jim Graeler
General Manager / Designer
Bob Graeler
Project Manager / Designer
Colten Graves
Landscape Designer , Irrigation Supervisor
Josh Hellwege
Landscape DesignerMaintenance Department

Kaci Hemrich
Property Maintenance Manager
Colten Graves
Irrigation Supervisor
Nursery & Retail Department

Josh Thibodeaux
Nursery Manager
Andria Graves
Director of Retail Operations, Plant Purchasing Coordinator, Marketing
Jason Sonderman
Garden Center Manager
Kayla
Admin Assistant to Retail Director
Wholesale Department

Debi Graeler
Director of Wholesale Operations
Stacy Portilla
Assistant Wholesale Manager
Noel Ramirez
Assistant Wholesale Associate / Assistant Nursery ManagerAdmin Department
