About the Authors

Patty Wallens


Patty Wallens

Patty Wallens, M.A., has a background in child development and family relations and many years of experience in home-based and hospital-based counseling as well as interviewing for research projects. She brings to this mission excellent interviewing skills, as well as the ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds in a variety of settings. Patty, married to Jeff McCormack, was an important contributor to the mission and operation of both Southern Exposure Seed Exchange and Garden Medicinals and is very knowledgeable about plants and their uses.