Allison Vallin Kostovick is a seasoned organic gardener and the creator behind Finch + Folly, a popular gardening lifestyle website and related social media accounts, that offers educational content and advice to gardeners of all skill levels. Her expertise has been featured in Fine Gardening, Architectural Digest, Home & Garden, and many more.

After more than 25 years of gardening, Allison's philosophy of "Grow with the Flow" reflects her belief that gardening should be fulfilling beyond the harvest. Her goal is to feed your soul as well as your belly, which is why she often refers to the concept of "everyday magic." For Allison, everyday magic is the practice of slowing down and observing the subtle beauty in your surroundings. It's about finding inspiration in the everyday, and using Nature to nourish your soul.

In her new book, “The Garden Maker’s Book of Wonder,” coming out August 2023 from Storey Publishing, Allison shares simple ways for readers to celebrate garden life and relish Nature all year long. The book offers sage advice on growing bountiful harvests of favorite vegetables, herbs, and flowers, along with nature-based projects and seasonal recipes. Join Allison on her garden journey and learn how to unleash the power of Nature and find joy and Inspiration in your garden journey

When Allison isn't meandering about her garden, she is the art director for the Farmers’ Almanac, a role that builds on her vast experience as an art director for companies like L.L. Bean, Tom’s of Maine, Stonewall Kitchen, and Thos. Moser. She and her family live with their menagerie of happy animals in the woods of New Gloucester, Maine. You can connect with her through her website, FinchandFolly.com, and on social media @FinchandFolly where she shares her passion for natural living, herbal remedies, seasonal eating, and the simple life.