I am a gardener, writer, photographer, and artist. Most of my childhood was spent outdoors, experiencing nature and learning about the world. Now, as an author, publisher, and artist, my aim is to promote appreciation and protection of the environment. My best known books are The Gardener's Home Companion (Macmillan, 1991), Cutting Gardens (Simon & Schuster),and Gardening Made Easy. As an independent publisher of garden books (B. B. Mackey Books), I work with many authors on books about rock garden, regional gardening, and the gardening life. more...