Alison is never happier than when digging, either data-mining at work or working in the herbaceous border at home. Alison is a bon viveur and can often be found out and about in London at wine tastings and art shows – and has even been known to make a purchase or two!  Alison has recently acquired an iPod and can frequently be found nodding away to anything from Albinoni to Rufus Wainwright.