
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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Crocus Care in Winter: Keep Your Bulbs Safe for a Reliable Return
Crocuses are tough, but are they tough enough for your growing zone? Learn everything there is to know about winterizing these early spring bloomers.
By Tyler Schuster
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Complete Guide to Overwintering Container Plants: Expert Tips to Help Plants Survive the Cold Season
Save money and save your favorite pots for next summer by overwintering container plants with this easy guide. An expert walks you through exactly how to do it.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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I Visited The Biggest Trees In The Pacific Northwest & This is What They Taught Me
Trees are often relegated to the background of our lives. But taking time to visit with them and understand them has changed me. Learn what trees can teach you.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Are Garlic Scapes? How to Grow and Harvest This Tasty Bonus Crop
Garlic is an easy to grow plant that is used for its bulb and its greens. Garlic scapes are the first tender green shoots on garlic which will become bulbils. Learn more garlic scapes in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How to Care for Hyacinths: The Secret to Spectacular Spring Blooms
Plant bulbs, force flowers, and keep your hyacinths blooming with this comprehensive care guide.
By Liz Baessler
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Muscari Seed Planting: Grow Grape Hyacinth Seeds for Spring Displays that Cost Less
Dreaming of a spring garden bursting with grape hyacinths? Muscari seeds offer a thrifty way to grow those cheery blooms. Here’s how to grow grape hyacinth seeds
By Tyler Schuster
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8 Native Ground Cover Varieties For Oh-So-Easy Elegance, Plus Great Natives to Replace Your Lawn
Try these awesome native ground cover plants for easy care and a gorgeous display. There are native ground covers for every yard and landscape need.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Stop Wasting Your Weekends Cutting the Grass, Let a Robot Lawn Mower Do It for You – Here's Everything You Need to Know Before Buying
Tired of cutting grass all summer? It may be time to invest in a robot lawn mower. Learn the about the basics, pros and cons, and top models before buying.
By Tyler Schuster
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7 Fragrant Fall-Blooming Flowers for an Aromatic Autumn Garden
Fill your garden with fragrant fall-blooming plants for an intoxicating display that lasts long past the end of summer. Here are some of my favorite picks.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Pruning Echinacea: Expert Guide For Better Coneflowers and Healthy Plants Year After Year
Get the absolute most out of your echinacea plants by pruning them like the pros.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Tomato Blossom End Rot Symptoms and Treatment
Got strange, dark spots on the bottoms of your tomatoes? It might be blossom end rot. We'll tell you how to spot it and get rid of it.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Do Deer Eat Mums? How to Protect These Fall Garden Favorites From Bambi and Friends
Are your favorite fall flowers at risk? I answer the question, "Do deer eat mums?" and provide some simple tips to keep hungry grazers at bay this autumn.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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“Yes, I Turned My Rocky Soil Into A Lush Plant Paradise! Here's How You Can Do The Same” – Expert Reveals 4 Ground-Breaking Tricks
If you have issues growing in rocky soil, all is not lost – there are things you can do to cultivate your own gorgeous green nirvana, as our gardening expert reveals
By Bonnie L. Grant
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8 Edible Plants For Pickling, Preserves, Gins & Jams – For The Ultimate Homegrown Fall Flavor
Lucky enough to have harvested a glut of crops, and struggling to eat it all before it goes off? Here are the most versatile edible plants for pickling, preserves, gins and jams
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Get Rid Of Weeds Between Pavers Permanently – 8 Best Methods For A Weed-Free Patio
Battling weeds between pavers can feel like an endless chore, but we have gathered our best patio weed control methods to make the task a little easier on you.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Deadhead Mums To Keep Chrysanths Blooming At Their Best All Through Fall
These flowering stalwarts have the potential to take you right through fall – but this one thing can guarantee the longest blooming displays. Here's how to deadhead mums
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Take It Easy! Slow Gardening Is The Low-Stress Philosophy You (And Your Plants) Need This Summer
Slow down this summer with the slow gardening trend. Find out how you can rest, relax, and reconnect with nature to grow a better garden.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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I’m Allergic To Yellowjackets and Here’s How I Safely Battled Them In My Backyard, Plus Tips to Keep You Safe
Yellowjackets can be extremely dangerous to humans, especially for those people who are allergic to yellowjacket stings. Learn how to safely eliminate them.
By Bonnie L. Grant

