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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Nellie Stevens Holly Care: Tips On Growing Nellie Stevens Holly Trees
Nellie Stevens is a happy accident between a Chinese holly and an English holly. It has an interesting back story and an even more interesting growth form. Learn more about this plant in the article that follow and decide if you would like one in your garden.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Determinate vs Indeterminate Tomatoes: How To Distinguish A Determinate From An Indeterminate Tomato
Tomatoes are classified by their growth habit and fall into the categories of determinate and indeterminate tomato varieties. Once you know the characteristics, it is easy to tell which are which. This article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Skyrocket Juniper Plants: Learn How To Grow A Skyrocket Juniper Bush
Skyrocket juniper is widely available and makes a lovely focal point in the landscape with its vertical, tidy growth and aromatic leaves. Find tips on how to grow a Skyrocket juniper and enjoy its rocketing growth and elegant foliage in the article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Calcium Nitrate Fertilizer – What Does Calcium Nitrate Do For Plants
Calcium nitrate fertilizer is the only water soluble source of calcium available for plants. What is calcium nitrate? It works both as a fertilizer and for disease control. Click here to learn how to use calcium nitrate and decide if it will be useful for you in your garden.
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Crocosmia Bulb Care: Tips For Growing Crocosmia Flowers
Growing crocosmia flowers in the landscape produce masses of sword-shaped foliage and brightly colored blooms. Learning how to plant crocosmia bulbs can give your garden dimension. Read more here.
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False Rockcress Plants: Learn How To Grow Aubrieta Groundcover
Aubrieta groundcover is remarkably drought tolerant once established and can handle the harsh heat of a full sun rockery. For some tips on the care of Aubrieta and how to use this magical little plant in the garden, click the article that follows.
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Geranium Seed Propagation: Can You Grow A Geranium From Seed
The geranium was once grown only through cuttings. However, seed-grown varieties have become very popular. Geranium seed propagation is not difficult, but the secret to summer blooms is knowing when to plant geranium seeds. Click here to learn more.
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Information On Night Blooming Cereus Peruvianus
Night blooming cereus is a cactus that is native to Arizona and the Sonora Desert. Most can be grown as houseplants too. Get more information in this article and learn about this interesting cactus plant.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Fertilizer For Lawns – What Type Of Lawn Fertilizer To Use
The best fertilizer for grass will promote healthy turf and minimize weed and pest issues with a thick mat that resists these problems. There are many types of lawn fertilizer and this article will help sort it all out.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Northeast Pollinator Plants Bees And Butterflies Love
What are the best pollinator plants northeast gardeners should grow? Click here to find out.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Planting Firethorn: Growing Tips And Care Of Firethorn Bush
Firethorn is an evergreen plant that is easy to grow and provides seasonal interest and berries. Even the most novice gardener can handle the simple care of firethorn bush. Read this article to learn more about it.
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How To Eat Sustainably For A Healthier Body And Earth
It's easier to eat sustainably than you might think. Click here to learn how.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Begonia Root Knot Nematodes – Tips On Preventing Begonia Nematodes
Begonia root knot nematodes are rare but can occur where un-sterile soil is used for the plants. Once the plant has them, the visible portion of the plant will decline and could die. Luckily, preventing begonia nematodes is easy and starts at planting. Learn more here.
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Blushingstar Peaches – How To Grow Blushingstar Peach Trees
Blushingstar peaches are one of the classic examples of white-fleshed stone fruit. The trees are fairly unfussy and can produce in just 2 to 3 years. Some tips on how to grow Blushingstar trees will send you on your way to enjoying this outstanding fruit. Learn more here.
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Golden Transparent Gage Info – Growing A Golden Transparent Gage At Home
If you are a fan of the group of plums called "gages," you will love Golden Transparent gage plums. Golden Transparent gage trees prefer warmer conditions and produce smaller but very flavorful fruit. Learn more about them in this article.
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Plum Prunus Stem Pitting Disease – Managing Stem Pitting On Plum Trees
Plum Prunus stem pitting is not as common as it is in peach, but does occur and can have a negative impact on the crop. There are no resistant varieties of Prunus at this writing, but there are a few options to control and avoid the disease in your plum trees. Learn more here.
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Watermelon ‘King Of Hearts’ – Growing Tips For King Of Hearts Melon Plants
King of Hearts is an excellent seedless watermelon. These melon plants need plenty of sun and heat to produce the big fruits. Try growing a King of Hearts watermelon and forget about the seeds as you eat it like a grown up. Click this article to learn how to grow this melon.
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Summer Set Tomato Care – How To Grow Summer Set Tomatoes In The Garden
Tomato lovers who grow their own are always in search of the plants that produce perfect fruits. Summer Set heat resistance is such that even when temperatures are at their hottest it will set fruit, making it an excellent choice for southern gardeners. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Is Sunblotch: Treatment For Sunblotch In Avocado Plants
Sunblotch disease occurs on tropical and subtropical plants. Avocados seem particularly susceptible to the disease. Learn more about sunblotch and how to treat this problem in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Dragon’s Breath Peppers: Learn About Dragon’s Breath Pepper Plants
Dragon's Breath pepper plants are one of the hottest available. They’ve even beat out Carolina reaper peppers. Learn more about them here.
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Carnation Rhizoctonia Stem Rot – How To Manage Stem Rot On Carnations
There are few things as delightful as carnations. They are relatively easy plants to grow but can develop fungal problems. Carnations with rhizoctonia stem rot, for instance, are a common problem. Click here to learn the symptoms and treatment for this common disease.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Differences Between Shamrock Vs. Clover Plants
Fans of St. Patrick’s Day are fond of shamrocks, but is a real shamrock an oxalis or clover? Click here to find out.
By Bonnie L. Grant