Hi, I’m Melissa Kruse-Peeples. I’m a Sonoran Desert gardener, food enthusiast, educator, and life-long learner growing tasty food in Zone 9b (Phoenix, Arizona). I have been trained as a Master Gardener and worked as a Community Garden Coordinator and Seed Bank Manager. I have written a book on Seed Saving and numerous articles and blogs for local and national garden organizations. My passion is helping people learn about foraging, gardening, and seed saving.