Kate Bryant blends her love of writing and gardening in her work, having contributed to gardening books including the two-volume encyclopedia Flora, newspapers such as The Oregonian’s Home & Garden, and shelter and lifestyle magazines. Kate has worked in plant nurseries and volunteered for community garden projects, urban tree plantings, and Master Gardener programs. She has also collected plants and gardened on several continents. Kate runs a garden design, maintenance, and consulting business focusing on sustainable landscapes, edibles, and container gardens in Portland, Oregon.