For my mother, Barbara Singer, who made the garden in which I grew up. And for Greg, Katie, and Spencer, who have listened patiently to my stories and encouraged me in my mad pursuit of gardening. --- V.E.
For my friend Joyce Hartsfield, the artist in her own garden. --- D.L.
For my father, Hy Mandell, whose example as an artist has deeply inspired me. --- A.M.