Amy Goldman and photographer Victor Schrager will talk with Jennifer Solow, Editor of Edible Hudson Valley about the garden’s crown jewels—and Amy Goldman’s lifelong passion and calling -Melons! Goldman's new book The Melon will entice and educate, whether you are a passionate gardener, a locavore, or simply delight in the inherent beauty and evanescence of the fruits of the vine! Amy Goldman is a gardener, author, artist, and well-known advocate for seed saving, plant breeding, and heirloom fruits and vegetables. Her mission is to celebrate and catalogue the magnificent diversity of standard, open-pollinated varieties, and to promote their conservation.