Michael started his business at a young age, learning the trade inside and out.

Throughout the years of growing the company, Michael has received several awards for his achievements in entrepreneurship including the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, presented by the Canadian Business Development Center.

After graduating from high school Michael received a full scholarship from the Garfield Weston Merit Scholarships for College (GWMSC).

GWMSC is a scholarship program designed to recognize exemplary collage students who are passionate about their field of study and are interested in helping their communities.

Michael chose to study at NSCC Kingstec where he received a diploma in Horticulture Technology.

Since 2009, he has built the business into one of the leading landscape companies in the Annapolis Valley.

Michael has grown the company into a multidisciplinary enterprise that employs the most qualified and professional staff.

With help from the most advanced and reliable equipment the industry has to offer Gillespie Horticulture as become a business you can be sure to trust.