About Us
Brandywine Nurseries is one of the longest-running landscape contractors in Delaware. Since 1946, we have grown from a small family business to a large landscape contracting company with an excellent reputation among colleagues and clients.
As we have expanded our size and services over the years, our motto has remained the same: “Leaving a Legacy of Beauty for Generations to Come.” Our mission is to offer clients a timeless landscape that is carefully crafted to suit their needs, and we accomplish this through our knowledge of the best plantings and practices of Delaware and surrounding areas.
Our Team
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Brien Jamison
Owner/Director of Landscaping Services
Brien has over forty years of landscaping experience and became a full-time executive of Brandywine Nurseries in 1976. Brien serves as President in charge of all Landscaping & Environmental Services and has established himself as a local and national leader in the landscaping and contracting industries. In addition to Brien's years of experience, he graduated from Delaware Valley College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Ornamental Horticulture.
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Brien Jamison Jr.
Head of Technical Services
Brien Jr. is a third-generation operator of the business and the Head of Technical Services. He designs, develops, and maintains landscape lighting and irrigation systems of the highest quality. Brien is factory-trained and certified in irrigation and lighting design and installation practices. His personalized service gives great attention to each client’s specific needs. Brien Jr. has a B.S. from West Virginia University in Agribusiness.
Joseph (Jamie) Jamison Jr.
(1949-2022)
Jamie Jamison gained over 40 years of experience in the landscaping industry and had been in the family business since 1976. Jamie served as President in charge of Environmental and Site Management Services. In addition to his years of experience, he attended Wesley College, the University of Dallas, and Rutgers University-Cook College.
Jamie was a Past President of the Delaware Association of Nurserymen and part of the team that designed and implemented the Delaware Certified Nursery Professional Program. He served nationally on the Board of Senators and has sat on the Horticultural Standards Committee of the American Nursery and Landscape Association. He also was a founding member and President of the Delaware Grounds Management Association.
Margaret Jamison
(1924-2004)
Margaret Jamison held the positions of Executive Secretary and Treasurer. Margaret managed the daily operation of the company through office staff supervision, accounting, marketing, job costing, and record keeping. Margaret joined her husband at Brandywine Nurseries in 1949. She received her secondary education from the College of New Rochelle in New York and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Accounting. Margaret had also received certificates from Longwood Gardens in Ornamental Horticulture.
Joseph Jamison
(1917-2009)
Joseph Jamison acted as Chief Executive Officer, supervised the Lawn Maintenance Division, and played a major role in the daily company management. Before establishing Brandywine Nurseries, formerly Joseph F. Jamison, Inc. - Landscape Contractor, in 1946, Joseph served as the Forester for the City of Wilmington. In addition to his extensive experience, he received advanced education at the Bartlett Tree School (Connecticut), Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania), University of Delaware, and the O.M. Scott Lawn Institute (Ohio).