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 pouring 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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How To Use A Moss Pole On Your Monstera Plant
A moss pole monstera is simply a Swiss cheese plant whose roots grow and attach to a moss-covered pole. Does this impressive plant need one of these? Yes! It’s an epiphyte that gets its nourishment from the surrounding air and water.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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French Flowers To Add A Touch Of Romance To Any Garden
Feeling love-struck is something that French flower enthusiasts have elevated to the level of an art form. Here we consider the most romantic French flowers you can grow
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Baking Soda For Plants: Is It A Good Or Bad Idea?
Maybe your grandparents used kitchen baking soda in their gardens but you may want to consider other ways to combat fungus that won’t cause salt buildup in the soil.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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When To Start Planting Seeds For A Head Start On Your Garden
It's time to start your garden, but when do you start seeds? The answer depends upon your zone. Read the following article to get some important seed starting tips. Click here for more information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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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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Storing Dahlia Tubers For Next Year’s Garden
Beautiful dahlias are a favorite garden flower, and properly storing dahlia tubers in the winter will guarantee their brilliant summer blooms year after year.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Orchids After Blooming: Learn About Orchid Care After Blooms Drop
Knowing how to support orchids after blooming increases your chances of sustained ornamental displays. Here’s how to give the best orchid care after blooms die
By Tonya Barnett
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Campanula Care: How To Grow A Bellflower Plant
The lovely campanula flower, or bellflower, comes in different colors, shapes and sizes, and adds a bright, delicate element to a yard, garden or planter.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Grow All Your Vegetables In A 5-Gallon Bucket
Ever heard of a bucket garden? Lots of gardeners with limited space have great success growing vegetables in 5-gallon buckets on a balcony, porch, deck, or lanai.
By Susan Patterson
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Eating Bugs From The Garden – Put Pests On Your Dinner Plate
Edible bugs are a familiar diet staple in 130 countries. In the not-too-distant future eating bugs may become a normal part of our daily lives.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Buttercups For The Garden - Growing Info And Care of Ranunculus Buttercup Plants
Ranunculus buttercup plants produce cheery little multi-petaled flowers. Some people love them but they are invasive and many consider them weeds.
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Grow Caladiums Indoors: The Ultimate Care Guide
Growing a caladium indoors is a special treat for devoted houseplant parents. With its colorful shapely leaves and need for only indirect light, a caladium plant is a lovely indoor addition.
By Tonya Barnett
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Explore The World Of Insects With “Bugging Out”
Understanding the amazing benefits of insects can change our perspective on how important they are and maybe change how we treat them.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Why Is My Aloe Plant Turning Brown?
If you see your aloe plant turning brown, just a few simple adjustments to its growing conditions can bring it back to health.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Planting Borage: Ultimate Growing Guide For Sublime Starflowers
With its bright blue, bee-friendly flowers, the starflower is a versatile annual herb. Our expert guide to planting borage shows you how to make more of this edible beauty
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Aloe Plant Drooping: 7 Common Causes & How To Fix Them
Your aloe will grow big with good light and not too much water. Although it?s hard to kill one of these plants, if your aloe is drooping, something isn?t right. The good news is that there is likely an easy fix. This article has more information for an aloe plant flopping over.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Australian Plants To Include In Your ‘Down Under’ Garden
Many lovely and unusual Australian flowers, trees and plants can grow in dry, warm locations.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Rooting Plants From Cuttings: Easy Plant Propagation
Rooting plants gives you power over future plants and means you don’t have to buy as many. Here’s how to propagate your favorites with stem cuttings
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Growing Tomatoes Indoors: Top Tips For Year-Round Tomatoes
Want to get more out of your tomato growing season? Growing tomatoes indoors takes a bit of planning, but get it right and you’ll be able to grow more toms for longer
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Drooping Peace Lily: How To Revive A Wilting Spathiphyllum
A drooping peace lily is a common occurrence and can indicate several different issues, most of which can be corrected.
By Tonya Barnett
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Kalanchoe: Complete Growing & Plant Care Guide
Kalanchoe plants are thick leaved succulents that are often seen in florist shops or garden centers. Most end up as potted plants but can be grown outdoors in suitable climes. Learn more about them in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Burro’s Tail: Ultimate Care And Growing Guide
Perfect for the novice gardener, burro’s tail succulent, or donkey tail plant, is simple to care for and propagates easily.
By Bonnie L. Grant