A Visit with Lee Squires

Lee Squires with his Kiyohime Japanese Maple.

Tommy Bachmann standing on the bridge Lee and some friends built.

Thoughts from Tommy Bachmann:

Lee Squires was at Cave Hill Cemetery for almost half a century. The tree programs  at Cave Hill are what they are today because of Lee’s care and attention.

I went to a lot of meetings back in the 80s with a lot of nursery men. Lee always stood out.

I guess I don’t own the word gracious - but Lee has always been one of the most gracious men I know. He would do bonsai classes and tour talks. He wore so many hats he had to build a large walk in closet to store all those hats!

Lee was raised in St. Mathews which is known for it’s great potato ground and it gave Lee a knowledge of the importance of good soil.

Lee became an authority on a wide spectrum of the horticultural field.

Lee with his two best friends.

Taking a Bonsai to a new level.

An article from Yew Dell Gardens by Dr. Paul Cappiello.

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