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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Climate Anxiety: What It Is & How To Combat It By Gardening
Climate anxiety is normal these days. The best remedy may be to get outside, start a garden and connect with nature.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Bromeliad Care: How To Grow Bromeliad Plants
Good bromeliad care is important for these dramatic, colorful plants. As houseplants they need diffused light and proper watering.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Echeveria Care Guide -- How To Grow Echeveria Succulents
Echeveria is a great plant, with its care practically foolproof. Learn more about these plants and how to grow them in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Chaos Gardening: How To Try The Wild New Gardening Trend
Chaos gardening is a fun hobby that’s natural and beneficial for lazy gardeners, insects and wildlife.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Night Gardening: Why You Should Try Gardening After Dark
Peaceful, fragrant, and fascinating, night gardening may be a welcome answer to daytime stress.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Build A DIY Hoop House In Your Own Backyard
Building your own DIY hoop house to protect delicate plants from the cold is easy, fairly inexpensive, and worth the effort.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Outdoor Christmas Lights Ideas & Tips For A Winter Wonderland
This winter try some different holiday outdoor lighting ideas to bring cheer to the neighborhood.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Sustainable Gift Giving: How To Have A Zero Waste Holiday
This year consider some meaningful green ideas for sustainable gift giving on your special occasions.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Fresh And Festive Holiday Cocktail Ideas From The Garden
If you enjoy trying new holiday cocktail ideas, look to your garden’s bounty for delicious inspirations.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Differences Between Holiday Cactus Varieties: Do I Have A Christmas Cactus Or Thanksgiving Cactus
Learn how to identify Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter cactus, and their slightly different care needs.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Easy Fruits To Grow For Beginner Gardeners
Easy fruits to grow are the most successful for the beginning fruit gardener. Think easiest berries and dwarf fruit trees.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Reap The Benefits Of Gardening For Mental Health
Mental health gardening is a real thing. Gardening and good mental health seem to go hand in hand.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Store Rhubarb & Preserve Post-Harvest
Delicious in desserts, there are several methods of rhubarb preserving that will make it last long after the harvest.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Winterize Bees: Tips To Prepare Hives For The Cold
Good beekeepers know to winterize their bees to help keep the colonies healthy from year to year. Let us teach you how.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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GMO vs. Hybrid Vs. Heirloom Vegetables – Know Before You Grow
The differences in seeds can be confusing. Know about heirlooms, hybrids and GMO before you buy.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Covering Brick Walls With Vines: What Type Of Vine For A Brick Wall
If you have a brick wall and are in search of a climbing vine to decorate and enhance your home, you not only need to decide the type of vine for a brick wall but consider the health of your house and what method the vine uses to climb. This article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Types Of Flower Bulbs - Learn About Different Bulb Types
Bulbs are underground storage structures. There are five different types of bulbs but only one true bulb. Read this article to learn more about the types of garden bulbs you can grow. Click here for more info.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Growing Ferns Indoors
Indoor ferns lend a lovely ambience and, with the proper conditions and care, can be your favorite houseplant.
By Heather Rhoades