About Joan Studley

As the newest member of our staff, Joan brings with her many years of experience. She grew up and has lived in the Chester area all of her life. She always had an interest in plants, especially with her father being employed by the Soil Conservation Department. She recalls going to all of the county fairs and helping maintain the family’s garden.

Joan attended the University of Georgia and Fairleigh Dickenson University where she majored in English and Psychology. However, after college she was unsure of which path to take and decided to take a part-time position at the Village Flower Shop in Mendham. Within a year, Joan felt a new calling and decided to go to Guam to work with a mission group. After some time, Joan returned to New Jersey to once again work at the Village Flower Shop.

After working there full time for two years she bought The Flower Cart. Although Joan had no formal training in floral design, she tapped into her creativity and on-the-job training. Joan owned and operated The Flower Cart for 16 years as a very talented floral designer.

In September 2000, The Flower Cart decided to merge with Stony Hill Gardens. Joan is now managmer of our floral shop. This is great news for all of our customers, because with Joan’s talents we now offer silk and dried arrangements in addition to all of our other products and services.

Joan’s unique and creative design abilities give our customers the best to choose from. She will create designs for you in your, or our, container(s) that will become a work of art in your home. If unsure what you need to compliment your home, Joan can visit you for a consultation and will then create the perfect floral piece to compliment your interior.

With Joan’s high standards in the floral industry, we’re sure that you’ll be pleased with her work.