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.

Maria Cinque
MARIA CINQUE is a lawn and garden expert and president of Cinque Associates Limited, a horticultural and environmental communications company. The Long Island-based garden guru shares her expertise with millions of people through television appearances, radio interviews and print and web communications. Maria was one of the first female Agricultural Extension Agents/Specialists in the United States. She has an Associates Degree from Farmingdale State University of New York and Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Plant Pathology/Horticulture from the University of Georgia.