Amy Grant
After attending college at Western Washington University, Amy moved to the big city of Seattle where she was to spend the next 28 years; 15 as a chef and the remainder as a caterer. In between weddings and catered flagship launches, she found time to indulge her love of travel by visiting 22 countries.
The daughter of a Master Gardener, Amy’s interest in gardening could be termed genetic. For over 30 years she has babied houseplants, tended her own vegetable and herb gardens, planned and executed perennial gardens for clients, and even had a hand in creating her local community garden.
Amy’s passion for food and gardening intertwine in her garden filled with fruit trees, berry brambles, herbs and veggies fresh picked for her next culinary creation.
Her love of the written word led to her current career as a freelance garden writer of over 15 years. Despite having a Booker Award winning plot idea, she has as yet to write the great American novel.
Amy now resides in Eastern Washington with her partner, their rescue dog Lillybelle, a garden full of edible plants and perennial bloomers, and houseplants galore.
Latest articles by Amy Grant
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5 Red Leaf Lettuce Varieties To Spice Up Your Garden Greens
Red leaf lettuce is not only tasty, but it is a beautiful addition to your salad. Before you plant one, learn which red lettuce varieties are healthier, crunchier, and tastier.
By Amy Grant
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Best Indoor Plants For Dark Rooms And Moody Decor
What are the best indoor plants for dark rooms? There are quite a few that love a dark environment, so you don’t need to deprive a room of plants just because it’s not sunny.
By Amy Grant
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Why Is Biodiversity Important For Gardeners?
Why practice biodiversity in your garden? Learn why it’s important and how to encourage a healthy ecosystem at home.
By Amy Grant
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Basil Flowers: To Pinch Or Not To Pinch?
Basil flowers are delightful in salads and for tea, but plucking them also benefits the growth and aroma of the green leaves that are so tasty in cooking.
By Amy Grant
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Spring Garden Checklist - Must-Do Garden Tasks For Spring
Spring is a busy time in the garden. But what should you do first? Here are the top tasks for your spring garden checklist.
By Amy Grant
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Colorful Vegetables For A Gorgeous Edible Garden
Colorful vegetables aren't just beautiful - they're often healthier. Try growing these vivid varieties.
By Amy Grant
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I’m hoping to replicate the year I had a blue ribbon, not grown on steroids, bumper crop of basil in containers. I was just a newbie then. Here’s my story.
By Amy Grant
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Best Fruits And Vegetables To Grow In Hanging Baskets
Want to grow edibles but looking to make a splash? Try hanging baskets!
By Amy Grant
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7 Orchid Care Mistakes To Avoid If You Want More Beautiful Flowers
After the first flurry of flowers, do your orchids fail to rebloom, and then slowly shrivel up and die? Then discover the common care mistakes you are probably making – and what you should do instead.
By Amy Grant
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How To Be Sustainable On A Budget In Your Own Backyard
Learn how to be sustainable on a budget when it comes to your garden projects. There are lots of inexpensive ways to establish green habits.
By Amy Grant
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English Ivy: Complete Plant Care & Growing Guide
Lush English ivy is beautiful clinging to old buildings and creeping up fences, but it can be aggressive and invasive. You might love it more as a prolific houseplant.
By Jackie Carroll
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7 Indoor Vine Plants That Are Stylish and So Easy To Grow
There’s nothing like indoor vine plants to change the vibe inside your home. Let them hang, trail along a surface, or even form a living indoor wall - a lovely way to bring the outdoors in.
By Amy Grant
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Guide To Growing An Elephant Ear Plant Indoors
An elephant ear plant indoors? Create a dramatic indoor focal point in a large room with this mega-leaf tropical plant. You can grow it as a houseplant if you give it warmth and light.
By Amy Grant
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Hostas In Winter: Preparing & Caring For Hostas In The Cold
Preparing hostas for winter partly depends on your climate and, if you don’t worry about hungry mollusks and voles, it might be fine to let the foliage stay in place.
By Amy Grant
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Bamboo Palm: Complete Plant Care And Growing Guide
Caring for a bamboo palm indoors is about as easy as it gets and, while it resembles the larger bamboo species, it’s actually an attractive tropical houseplant.
By Susan Patterson
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Lemon Tree Problems? Five Common Lemon Tree Diseases To Avoid
Growing citrus trees like lemons can be a delightful way to cultivate years of homegrown fruits – if you protect against key lemon tree diseases. We reveal the key problems to avoid
By Teo Spengler
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Maidenhair Fern: Complete Plant Care & Growing Guide
Adiantum maidenhair ferns are fluffy and elegant. We sometimes see them in the forest and, while they’re not always easy to grow at home, it’s worth the time and effort to try.
By Nikki Tilley
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How To Care For A Rose In Winter For Big Blooms Next Year
A rose in winter needs attention so it can delight us with loads of perfect blooms in late spring and summer. Rose winter pruning is vital for a happier rose and an abundance of beautiful blooms.
By Stan V. Griep
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Peace Lily Propagation: Learn About Peace Lily Plant Division
To get more of your favorite indoor plant, learn how to propagate a peace lily. It’s an easy process, and who doesn’t like a free houseplant?
By Liz Baessler
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What To Do With Basil In Winter: End Of Season Care
Garden-grown basil in winter usually dies all the way back. Learn how to care for and preserve basil at the end of the season so you can enjoy it through the winter.
By Amy Grant
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7 Best Houseplants For Valentine’s Day That Say 'I Love You’
If you thought buying houseplants for Valentine’s Day might not make the right impression, think again. We round up the most romantic houseplants for your loved one
By Amy Grant
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5 Beginner Gardening Mistakes All First-Time Gardeners Make
Our experts made all the beginner gardening mistakes so you don't have to. Here are their top 5.
By Amy Grant