Ron Kushner was trained formally as an architect at Drexel University prior to attending the 3-year Horticulture Program of The Barnes Foundation in Merion, Pennsylvania. He is a Master Gardener and PA. Certified Horticulturist, and is employed by Albrecht's Nursery and Garden Center in Narberth, PA. His organic internship was served at Worden Farm in Punta Gorda, Florida. Aside from the continual evolution of his own half-acre garden, he has been involved for many years in the design, construction and maintenance of many gardens throughout the Philadelphia area.