He led 18 gardener's tours and traveled the globe, often accompanied by his wife, including Australia and Europe. He raised four children: Ann, Leon Jr., Mary, and Erva. He had twelve grandchildren: James, Thomas, Jill, Marc, Steve, Michael, James Jr., Jeff, Michael, Andre', Karsten, and Jeremy.
He oversaw 18 gardening excursions and traveled extensively, frequently accompanied by his spouse, including Australia and Europe. He had four offspring: Ann, Leon Jr., Mary, and Erva. He had twelve great-grandchildren: James, Thomas, Jill, Marc, Steve, Michael, James Jr., Jeff, Michael, Andre', Karsten, and Jeremy.