Bonnie L. Grant
Bonnie Grant has been writing professionally for over 15 years about all things gardening and food. With a background as a professional chef, landscaper, and the gardener in charge of a well-known estate’s vegetable patches, she has steeped herself in the world of edible flora. Her education includes several bachelor's degrees, a culinary certificate, and certification in urban gardening. Her recent escapades have seen her install a small orchard, cultivate an edible landscape, and as a hobby, rescue and rehome wild cats. When not writing or gardening, she will often be found poring over a book or knitting a sweater. At a rough estimate, she is the custodian of around 50 houseplants, and countless outdoor leafy family members.
Latest articles by Bonnie L. Grant
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7 Perennial Herbs Perfect For Pots – Enjoy Aromatic Patio Harvests Year After Year
Discover the best perennial herbs to grow in pots. Ideal for small spaces, these low-maintenance plants offer year-round flavor and greenery on your patio.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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10 Elegant, Edible Flowers For Cocktails
Edible flowers are the perfect garnish to pretty up your beverage. With or without alcohol, your cocktails will be sure to please.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Is An Extension Office? Access A Wealth Of Local Gardening Knowledge
Learn from experts in your local community.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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8 Pothos Varieties Every Plant Lover Should Add To Their Collection
Step up your houseplant game with these eight pothos varieties hand-curated by us.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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8 Low-Maintenance Shade Plants: Brighten Up Forgotten Corners With These Easy-Care Beauties
Embrace the darker side of gardening with minimal effort – our pick of low-maintenance shade plants will give little trouble and provide maximum joy.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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7 Lush Leafy Plants Slugs And Snails Won’t Touch – For A Gorgeous Pest-Proof Garden
Tired of slugs and snails devouring your prized plants? Discover the verdant varieties that these pests avoid, and keep your garden vibrant and damage-free.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Fill A Raised Garden Bed: Cheap And Free Solutions You Need To Start Now
Filling a raised bed with new soil can be costly. These inexpensive solutions will enable you to get the most out of your growing space while being more sustainable.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Essential Ground Cover Plants: 10 Options To Try For A Gorgeous, Low-Maintenance Garden
You might be thinking ground cover has a fairly forgettable place in your garden, just filling in the gaps – well, think again! These 10 ground cover plants are practical and pretty
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Meet Geogenanthus Ciliatus – The Rare, Otherworldly Houseplant Coveted By Collectors
Prized for its rich, glossy foliage, Geogenanthus ciliatus is a trending easy-care houseplant that has growers clambering to add it to their collection.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Grow Sweet Potatoes: Ultimate Care & Growing Guide
Grow delicious sweet potatoes in your garden this year!
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Complete Date Palm Tree Care Guide: Essentials For Planting And Cultivating Date Palms
Majestic and sweeping, palm trees add high impact to suitable gardens – but how easy are they to grow? Here’s your essential guide to date palm tree care
By Teo Spengler
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Antidepressant Microbes In Soil: How Dirt Makes You Happy
Soil microbes have been found to have similar effects to antidepressants. Learn to make yourself happier and healthier through gardening.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Top 10 Cucumber Plant Problems – And How To Fix Them Fast
Discover the most common problems when growing cucumbers and learn effective solutions to keep your plants happy, healthy, and productive all season long.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Treat Orchid Root Rot – And Prevent Future Infections
Orchid root rot is a serious infection that can quickly result in plant death. Learn the signs to look for, how to save your plant, and avoiding a recurrence.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Types of Kalanchoe: 8 Easygoing Kalanchoe Varieties For Every Plant Lover
If your only experience of kalanchoes is the conventional flowering plant type, then prepare to be amazed. We round up eight kalanchoe varieties for every living space
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Herbicide Carryover In Compost - Can Herbicide Stay In Hay?
Understanding herbicide carryover in compost, manure, hay and other soil amendments is crucial, especially if gardening organically is important to you.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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8 Inexpensive Drought-Tolerant Landscaping Ideas To Save You Water And Money
Conserving water is becoming more important. There are many methods of inexpensive drought-tolerant landscaping that can help our environment.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Cheap Patio Paver Ideas For An Inexpensive Backyard Oasis
Learn about some cheap patio paver ideas to transform a bit of outdoor space into a convenient courtyard or outdoor living area. Use your imagination.
By Bonnie L. Grant