Caroline Bloomfield
With a deep history of gardening in her background as well as master gardeners and a horticulturist in her family tree, Caroline has enjoyed living in several different regions of the country, She has learned to garden in diverse climates including the damp coastal northwest, the extraordinary heat of the south, and the chilly climes of New England. Settled in the Pacific Northwest, her surroundings include dogwood, magnolia, lilac, Japanese maple, and elm trees, as well as herbs and flowers and an occasional vegetable.As a writer, Caroline graduated with honors from Southern Maine University in 1998 and has been creating, writing, and editing in a wide range of subject areas and voices for 19 years. Her writing background includes business communications, magazine articles, mobile security, tech and legal writing and blogging, with a special interest in SEO and UX writing. Her marketing and public relations background is based in the field of educational media. Formerly a senior litigation paralegal, Caroline adds to her gardening and writing interests as a licensed hypnotherapist, a certified Quantum healing practitioner and lover of European travel. She is also a big fan of Maui.Caroline has been with Gardening Know How since January of 2019 as manager of marketing communications, serving in editorial and marketing capacities. Since joining the GKH team Caroline has been instrumental in assisting with various marketing campaigns, including the creation of sponsored posts in the company’s business-to-business division. She has interviewed and written detailed profiles for GKH’s community garden sponsorship program and served as liaison between grant recipients and the company. In addition to co-writing the company’s e-books and web copy, she is responsible for copy-editing hundreds of new gardening articles for the company’s website and blog, ensuring they are brand appropriate, reliable, informative, and optimized for the Internet.
Latest articles by Caroline Bloomfield
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Experiencing the Natural World in a Concrete Jungle
With sparkling enthusiasm, Amanda Jimenez meets the challenges of starting a community garden from the ground up in Allentown, PA.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Refugee And Immigrant Services And Education
Kara Gebre founded RAISE, a non-profit service that helps people when life is worlds apart from what is familiar.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Signal Hill Elementary School & Community Garden
The Signal Hill Elementary School garden is a haven for all visitors to Pemberton, BC. But the garden is only part of the story.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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DIGA - Uniquely Designed Gardens For Those With Disabilities
The Disabled Independent Gardeners Association is devoted to helping people who want to garden but may not have the mobility.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Good Neighbor Settlement House and Mesa Llena Garden
If you need to take a moment to refresh your faith in humanity, check out the Good Neighbor Settlement House in Brownsville, Texas.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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The Karen Nash Memorial Butterfly Garden
At the Karen Nash Memorial Butterfly Garden, people of all ages are engaged in volunteer projects for the quarter acre wildlife habitat and pollinator garden.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Fall Fruit Trees: Happy Accidents with Homegrown Apricots
By Caroline Bloomfield
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A Therapy Garden: Adult Day Center of Somerset County for Alzheimer's
For so many whose families have been touched by Alzheimer's, day therapy centers provide a welcome respite
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Backyard Growers
In the small historic city of Gloucester, Massachusetts, hundreds of garden beds are managed by Program Director, Corinne Lippie along with more than two hundred volunteers in the non-profit organization, Backyard Growers.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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The Charles Henry Chapman Memorial Community Garden
Geoffrey Johnson's energy, foresight, and generosity are a perfect example of how successful community gardens are born.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Nina's Hope House
Learning about the Hope House program in the Austin region of Texas is an eye-opening and heartwarming experience. Click to learn more.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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How To Grow Wisteria Seeds: Growing Wisteria From Seed Pods
Wisteria has become a popular climbing vine for trellises, patio overhangs, fences, and more. Click here to learn about wisteria seeds.
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Squash Isn’t Ripe – Tips For Ripening Squash In Gardens
If your squash isn’t ripe but your growing season is over, don’t waste the fruits of your labors. Learn how to ripen green squash here.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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What To Do About Ants – How To Get Rid Of Ants In The Garden
You may be troubled by ants invading your garden beds. If you want to know how to get rid of ants, or need help controlling them, click here.
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Fig Tree Maintenance: How To Grow Figs In The Garden
Figs are fun and fairly easy to grow, but there are a few important things to learn about fig tree care. This article can help with that.
By Gardening Know How
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Growing Dahlia Flowers: Tips For Dahlia Planting
We love dahlia blooms! Growing dahlias takes a bit of special care, but the dramatic effects of a group of these beauties are more than worth the effort.
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Hope For Our Pollinators: Raise Easy-Care Nesting Bees In Your Backyard
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Heroic Gardens
Collie Turner founded Heroic Gardens an organization serving veterans in the local region of the Delaware Valley and beyond. Read on for more.
By Caroline Bloomfield