Alison Beck
ALISON BECK is a seasoned gardening writer, with 38 books published to date. She came to the task well trained, with a university degree in Creative Writing and a diploma in horticultural technology. The English-born Beck has been gardening since she was a child. Her writing reflects a talent for practical advice and a passion for gardening.

Lorraine Kiefer
LORRAINE KIEFER is a professional horticulturist, floral designer, teacher and garden writer. With her husband, Lorraine founded Triple Oaks Nursery and Herb Garden in Franklinville, NJ, in the mid-1970s. The operation today is run by her son Joe. Lorraine has written a weekly garden column since 1972 that is now in more than 15 papers. She serves on the Horticulture committee of the National Herb Garden in Washington, DC.