I would like to extend my

sincere thanks and appreciation to

my classmates

for sharing their knowledge, camaraderie and experiences

my gardening 'coach'
for helping to spark my awareness that gardening can relate to 

much more than putting plants in the ground

my family and friends

for listening and for their constant love and support

my sister
for her encouragement and

her living example of strength in the face of adversity

my parents

for instilling me with resilience,

a sense of humor and a love of learning

by demonstrating those qualities throughout their lives

And, most especially,

thank you to my husband

for his intelligence, insight, humor, and his continuous encouragement, love and support 

for everything I do