Debra Knapke
DEBRA KNAPKE, known to Ohioans as ''The Garden Sage,'' is a popular speaker at Ohio gardening events. She has a master's degree in horticulture and teaches gardening courses at Columbus State Community College. She also writes for gardening magazines and is a frequent guest on radio gardening shows.

Laura Peters
LAURA PETERS is a certified Master Gardener with over 30 gardening books to her credit. She has gained valuable experience in every aspect of the horticultural industry in a career that has spanned more than 20 years. She enjoys sharing her practical knowledge of organic gardening, plant varieties and gardening products with fellow gardeners.