Williams, Martha M.: - Martha McClenny Williams, PhD is a retired family and child development college educator. She grew up on the family land in Virginia. There she developed an appreciation and respect for the environment. She enjoys beautiful farms and all types of gardens. In 2003, while serving on the Board of the Norfolk Botanical Garden, a group of Norfolk middle school scholars came to the Board and asked to research the history of the Norfolk Botanical Garden, formerly the Norfolk Azalea Garden. Working with the garden staff, and students; the untold story of the Norfolk Botanical Garden began to unfold. She lives in Norfolk, Virginia and is the author of WPA Original Gardeners, May 2016.