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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7 Worst Social Media Garden Trends To Avoid
Put down the phone and pick up the trowel! Avoid these 7 social media garden trends that hurt plants more than they help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Best Shade Plants For Erosion Control On Slopes
You can control erosion on a shaded hillside with several kinds of plants, including grasses and groundcovers.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Cozy Backyard Ideas For A Comfy Outdoor Space
Make any outdoor living space cozy and comfortable with privacy, plants and maybe even a theme.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Keep Plants Cozy With A Knit Or Crochet Plant Pot Cover
Want to keep your plants warm this winter? Love to knit or crochet, but already have too many hats? Have we got the project for you.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Propagate Snake Plants
Tall and stunning, the snake plant can be easily propagated for gifts or houseplant elegance in multiple rooms.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Planting Pole Beans: How To Grow Pole Beans
Growing pole beans allows the gardener to maximize planting space. Planting pole beans also ensures a longer crop period and may yield up to three times as many beans as the bush varieties. Read here for more info.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Harvest And Use Staghorn Sumac
Staghorn sumac is edible as a spice, and its berries are delicious as a beverage. Look for it when you go foraging.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Growing Gluten-Free Fonio At Home
Looking for a new gluten-free grain? Try growing the ancient cereal crop called Fonio for a healthy change.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Can You Eat Banana Peels? Edible Uses Of Banana Skin
Can you eat banana peels? Learn how to prepare them for food, fertilizer and even a cleaning compound.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Is It Too Late To Plant A Garden This Fall?
If you’ve ever wondered if it was too cold to plant vegetables or other plants, you’ve come to the right place. Click here for more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What’s Eating My Squash? How To Protect Squash Plants
If you see bites, scratches and missing chunks on your prized squash plants, learn which animals are helping themselves.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Best Late Summer And Early Fall Cover Crops
Planting cover crops is a gift you can give to your garden’s soil. Read on to learn about planting cover crops in late summer.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Tomato Blossom End Rot Symptoms And Treament
Blossom end rot in tomatoes (BER) is a common problem for gardeners. Learn why tomatoes get blossom end rot and what you can do about it.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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How To Build A Raised Garden Bed For Cheap
Raised garden beds don’t have to cost a lot, and can sometimes be built with what’s already available. Read on for more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Problems With Summer Pollen: Plants That Cause Summer Allergies
Spring isn’t the only time you can expect hay fever. Summer plants can aggravate allergies too. Learn about common summer allergy triggers here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Wonderful And Weird Squash Varieties You Should Grow
Learn all about the fascinating and peculiar varieties of squash and pumpkins that are new or making a comeback.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Yellow Lawn Care: Reasons And Fixes For Yellow Lawns
Yellowing grass can be perplexing, but there are plenty of reasons and lots of solutions. Learn how to fix a yellow lawn here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Learn About The Walnut Sphinx Caterpillar That Sounds Like A Bird
We bet you didn’t know that caterpillars make noise. Read about how their squeak and scream scares birds away.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Dianthus Plants: How To Grow Dianthus
Dianthus can refer to several different plants, but often it's those spiky mounds of small colorful flowers. Click here to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Weed Gardens For Wildlife: Creating A Weed Garden Bed
For some of us, the thought of letting weeds grow sounds crazy. But the idea isn't as nuts as it sounds. Find weed garden tips here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Ginseng Seed Propagation – Tips For Growing Ginseng From Seed
Love ginseng but don't want to buy it? We'll teach you how to grow your own ginseng plants from seed.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Mulch Alternatives That Look Great In Landscapes
Mulching is smart, but bark mulch is not the only choice for protecting your plants. Learn about some alternatives.
By Bonnie L. Grant