Author Biography
TROY B. MARDEN (Nashville, TN) is a plantsman, garden designer, exceptional photographer, and author with a passion for plants. His 25-plus years of professional experience include time spent in nearly every facet of the horticulture industry. Troy has been a co-host of Nashville Public Television's hit gardening show Volunteer Gardener for more than 10 years; writes regularly for some of the country's top gardening magazines, such as Horticulture, Fine Gardening, Garden Design, and Southern Living; and is an accomplished landscape designer. In addition to his media appearances, Troy is a popular, lively, and in-demand speaker for all kinds of gardening and social groups. His blog, Gardener Cook, has become popular with plant lovers and food lovers alike. His latest venture is a garden tour division of his business that will take other passionate gardeners on trips to some of the finest horticultural destinations in the United States and around the world. Troy is the author of Cool Springs Press' Plant This Instead! (2014) and Flower Gardener's Journal and Magnet Gift Set (2014). Official Website: http://www.troybmarden.com Blog: http://troybmarden.blogspot.com Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1a4v311 Twitter: http://twitter.com/TroyBMarden
