Marianne Weidemann was born in Big Spring, TX, She graduated from Texas A & M University with a degree in horticulture. She chose horticulture thinking if all else fails, I'll know how to grow my own food. She & Don currently have an herb garden and grow as many vegetables as the Austin climate allows. After graduating from Texas A & M, Marianne had her own plant leasing business for about 13 years. Later branching off into two retail floral shops, which she & Don co-owned and ran. After a health crisis, which led her into holistic health for relief, she earned a Diploma in Herbology, certification in European Iridology, certification in Essential Oil Therapy, and Doctor of Naturopathy. Marianne is currently center manager at Austin Holistic Health in Austin, TX, where she enjoys being a part of a holistic team. The doctors, nurses and other practitioners daily deal with food allergies.