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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Why Fall Garlic Planting Is The Best Method
Fall is a great time to get garlic planted in the garden. Cold weather gives it a good start for a rich aromatic spring harvest.
By Amy Grant
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6 Tasty Hybrid Fruits And Vegetables For The Home Garden
Learn about some of the most popular hybrid fruits and vegetables to grow in the garden and the pros and cons of hybrids.
By Amy Grant
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The Best Liquid Fertilizer For Vegetables
Learn how to use liquid fertilizer on your vegetable plants, and a DIY tip for how to make your own at home.
By Amy Grant
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Unusual Potato Varieties To Grow In Your Garden
If you’re a potato lover, this article will fill you in on all the amazing varieties of special and unusual potatoes.
By Amy Grant
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White Pumpkin Leaves: How To Get Rid Of Powdery Mildew On Pumpkins
Do you have white, powdery mildew on your pumpkin leaves? You're in good company; so do I. What causes white pumpkin leaves and how can you get rid of that powdery mildew on your pumpkins? Find out in this article.
By Amy Grant
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Best Companion Plants For Thyme In The Garden
While companion planting isn’t an exact science, thyme proves to be one of the best companions for some, but not all garden plants.
By Amy Grant
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Electroculture Gardening Basics & Techniques
Have you heard of electroculture gardening? Learn about how electricity may serve a purpose in our gardens.
By Amy Grant
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Heat Wave Gardening Advice – Learn About Plant Care During A Heat Wave
Special care is needed for plants during a heat wave, and there are recommendations for gardening in these conditions. Click here to learn more.
By Amy Grant
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Can I Plant A Plum Pit: Tips For Planting Fresh Plum Seeds
Have you ever wondered "Can I plant a plum pit?" The answer to planting plums from a pit is a resounding yes! Learn how to grow plums from pits in the article that follows. Click here to learn more.
By Amy Grant
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Best Sage Companion Plants In The Garden
Sage is a great companion for many garden plants, encouraging pollinators and repelling pests. Read more about sage for companion planting.
By Amy Grant
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Garden Layout Plans – Tips On Layout Options For The Garden
There are several types of garden layouts, each with different advantages. In the following article, we'll take a look at different vegetable garden layout ideas and which garden layout plans might work best for you.
By Amy Grant
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Don’t Plant These Invasive Ornamental Grasses
Ornamental grasses are beautiful but some are highly invasive. Before you buy, learn which ones could be a problem.
By Amy Grant
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How To Grow Baby Corn In The Home Garden
Can you grow your own baby corn? Is it just young corn, or something else? Click here to learn all about this weird vegetable.
By Amy Grant
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Is Mushroom Compost Good For All Plants?
Mushroom compost is great for some plants, but some dislike it. Learn which plants would rather not get a dose of mushroom compost.
By Amy Grant
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A Complete Guide To Homemade Insecticidal Soap
You can make your own insecticidal soap with basic ingredients you already have. Click here to learn what is is and how to make it.
By Amy Grant
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How To Grow A Sunburst Cherry Tree
Cherry "Sunburst" matures in mid-season with large, sweet, dark-red to black fruit that resists splitting better than many other cultivars. Click to learn how to grow a Sunburst cherry.
By Amy Grant
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Cherry Tree Propagation: How To Grow Cherries From A Cutting
Propagating cherries from cuttings is the easiest and most reliable way to produce more cherry trees. Click here to learn how.
By Amy Grant
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Tomato Flowers But No Fruit - Why Is My Tomato Plant Not Fruiting?
Is your garden full of tomato blossoms but no tomatoes? You're not alone. Click here to learn about this common problem.
By Nikki Tilley
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DIY Drip Irrigation System You Can Make At Home
Learn several ways to create a drip irrigation system to give your garden the slow deep watering it needs.
By Amy Grant
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Pumpkin Varieties For Eating: Best Types Of Pumpkins For Cooking
'With the burgeoning popularity of farmer?s markets and personal gardening, a wide array of pumpkin varieties for eating is available. Take a look at some of the different types of pumpkins for cooking in the article that follows
By Amy Grant
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Seaside Grape Information - Tips For Growing Sea Grapes
Want an interesting edible that thrives in seaside locales? Try growing sea grapes! Click here to learn more.
By Amy Grant
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Eliminating Elk Damage - How To Keep Elk Out Of Your Garden
Elk are interesting to watch, but are they eating your plants? Learn different ways to discourage elk from feasting from your garden.
By Amy Grant