Known to many as the Southern Gardening Guru, Norman Winter is one of the most sought-after garden lecturers in the South and was formerly a horticulture specialist at the Mississippi State University Extension Service. His books include Tough-as-Nails Flowers for the South and Captivating Combinations: Color and Style in the Garden, both published by University Press of Mississippi; Mississippi Gardener’s Guide; and Paradise Found: Growing Tropicals in Your Own Backyard. He also writes a weekly syndicated column on gardening.
