Meet the Author

'When we grow the things we love, wonderful things happen'

Emily Murphy is an expert organic gardener trained in ethnobotany, environmental science and garden design. She teaches and speaks regularly about her gardening philosophies. She has been a guest on The Today Show and The Marilyn Denis Show, and her writing has appeared in numerous online publications, including Better Homes and Gardens.

Emily is also a photographer, cook and creator of the celebrated blog Pass The Pistil. She lives in Northern California with her family and finds daily inspiration from the simple act of growing.