
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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I'm a Professional Chef and Gardener – These Are the 5 Vegetables I'll Never Waste Time Growing Again
After years of working in kitchens and gardens, Bonnie Grant learned the hard way that some crops just aren't worth the effort.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Read The Back Of A Seed Packet – Expert Tips For First-Time Gardeners
Many people prefer to start their gardens from seeds. Understanding seed packet will help you to grow better flowers and vegetables. Learn some expert tips.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Prune Orchids The Right Way: Reinvigorate Key Orchid Species For Better Blooms And Happier Plants
While it’s important to prune regularly to keep plants looking and feeling their best, it’s not always clear how to prune orchids. Here’s our guide to making those essential cuts
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Super Low-Maintenance, Small Rock Garden Ideas to Add Visual Interest to Your Landscape
A small rock garden is a great way to change up your landscape design, save on water, or deal with an existing rocky area of your yard.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Solve All Your Snake Plant Problems by Avoiding These 7 Mistakes You Probably Don’t Even Know You’re Making
Even good plant parents can make mistakes. Get rid of all your snake plant problems by avoiding these 7 simple errors.
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Muhly Grass Growing Guide – Uniquely Gorgeous Native Grass Will Add Texture and Interest To Any Garden
Muhly grasses are fabulous additions to any garden and some of the most beautiful native grasses. They are eye-catching thrive even in poor soil.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Create A Sensory Garden That’s A Feast For All Five Senses
All gardens appeal to the senses, but you can boost the benefits of gardening by designing a special sensory garden experience for the mind and body.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Create A Food Forest: Sustainable, Natural & Edible Landscaping For Your Health And the Planet's
A food forest layers different sized trees, shrubs, and all kinds of edibles in a symbiotic natural setting. It is the perfect sustainable foodscape.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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The 8 Best Types of Vegetables to Grow Vertically on a Fence – Grow More and Save Space with These Tips
Growing vegetables vertically on a fence will use your space wisely while also benefitting your produce. Learn what types of plant do best when grown upwards.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Worried About Weeds? Meet 8 Common Types Of Weeds – Plus, How To Get Rid Of Them
Are you constantly waging a war on weeds and struggling to distinguish one from another? Here’s a guide to the most common types of weeds and how to fight them
By Amy Grant
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As a Chef, I Always Grow These 8 Vegetables Because They're Much Cheaper Than Buying – and Packed with Flavor
Chef-turned-gardener Bonnie Grant reveals her pick of vegetables that are most worth growing for flavor, versatility, and to save money over buying.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Vacation-Proof Tomato Plants: 4 Tips To Beat The Wilt & Keep Plants Thriving While You're Away
Don't just hope your tomatoes survive your summer trip. Prep plants for some time apart with these tips on how to care for tomatoes while you're on vacation.
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4 Worst Tomato Pruning Mistakes & How To Avoid Them For A Huge Harvest This Summer
Don't make any of these common tomato pruning mistakes this summer! Find out how to avoid these basic blunders for a bigger harvest.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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I'm a Professional Chef and Gardening Writer – These Are the 8 Vegetables I Always Grow for Unbeatable Flavor
I've learned a lot in my careers, and I refuse to gatekeep my favorite veggies to grow any longer! Grow the most delicious vegetables yet with my picks.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Deadhead Geraniums For A Huge Flush Of Blooms That Will Last All Summer Long
Learn how to deadhead geraniums for blooms that will last all summer long. Just follow this easy expert advice for lush, lovely plants.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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When Is It Too Late To Plant Grass Seed? Smart Tips For Successfully Sowing A Lush Lawn In Summer
Is your lawn looking less than perfect? It's not too late to sow more grass seed! Follow these expert tips for summer seeding and grow a lush lawn now.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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8 Roses Pollinators Love: Best Varieties To Nurture Butterflies & Bees
Roses are not known for their pollinator potential, but the right varieties can help support wildlife in your garden while adding a stunning focal point.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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10 Best Tomato Trellis Ideas You Can Buy Or DIY – For Bigger Yields And No Droop
Support your tomatoes the smart way – with simple structures that keep stems strong, fruit off the ground, and harvests at their best.
By Bonnie L. Grant

