Sonia Uyterhoeven studied and worked for 10 years as a Historian of Science at Harvard University and the University of Cambridge before moving into horticulture. She trained for several years as a gardener at the University of Cambridge, returning to the U.S. in 2000. Since then, she has worked as an intern at The New England Wild Flower Society, a Putnam Fellow at The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, and a Marco Stufano Fellow at the Garden Conservancy.

Sonia is currently Gardener for Public Programs at The New York Botanical Garden. She performs a dual role as educator and gardener in the Home Gardening Center, sharing her expertise and experience in the areas of education, gardening, and design.