
Ciéra Cree
Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she's an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens, Livingetc, and Apartment Therapy.
When she's not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. She believes it's something very beautiful to be cooking with her own produce, whether it's from her yard or picking berries from the wild to turn into jams or baked goods.
Latest articles by Ciéra Cree
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This New Frost Map Shows If Your Last Freeze Will Be Early or Late – So You Can Plant with Confidence This SpringExperts weigh in on the new 2026 frost map, and reveal how you can be prepared for your region's weather this growing season.
By Ciéra Cree
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This Lawn Aeration Spraying Hack Has Pros Divided – Does the Lazy Way Actually Work?There's more than one way to aerate a lawn, but is this liquid spray hack as reliable or effective as traditional methods? Here’s what the pros make of liquid lawn aeration…
By Ciéra Cree
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Radha Mitchell’s New Film ‘The Gardener’ Explores the Healing Power of Nature – and It Speaks to Gardeners EverywhereThis inspiring film illustrates how nature can help us to process our emotions, becoming a grounding place of safety, sanctuary and evolution.
By Ciéra Cree
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Why Are There No Birds in My Birdhouse? I Asked an Expert Who Told Me How to Attract Birds to Any BirdhouseIt's easy to make mistakes that leave your yard vacant of feathery friends. Fortunately, most are simple to fix. Here's how to attract birds to any birdhouse.
By Ciéra Cree
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Floret Flowers Just Revealed Its Secret DIY Potting Soil Recipe – and Gardeners Are Blown Away by the ResultsThis soil recipe is packed with nutrients to help your plants grow and thrive. Though there are two things you need to bear in mind if you use it, according to the pros.
By Ciéra Cree
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Have You Tried the Red Cabbage Test? This Fun Garden Alchemy Reveals Your Soil pHThe viral red cabbage experiment makes testing your soil pH simple, visual, and oddly satisfying.
By Ciéra Cree
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The Queer Eye Secret: How to Use Jeremiah Brent’s Design Rules for Your PlantersInspired by Jeremiah Brent’s iconic interior design work, learn how to pair sculptural planters and architectural greenery for a look that's welcoming and chic.
By Ciéra Cree
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These 5 US States Are Getting a Cold Spring – What The Almanac Forecast Means for Your GardenExperts weigh in on the Almanac's 2026 regional forecast, and reveal how you can be prepared for your state's weather.
By Ciéra Cree
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I’ve Discovered the Most Charming Way to Grow Potatoes in Containers – It's a Dream for Small GardensThis solution is super simple, aesthetically pleasing and effective. What's not to love?
By Ciéra Cree
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An Expert Just Grew 100-Year-Old Tomato Seeds – and You Can Revive Expired Seeds With the Same MethodA gardening YouTuber experimented with several techniques to see if 100-year-old tomato seeds could still thrive – and you can try the winning method yourself.
By Ciéra Cree
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Science Says This Winter-Blooming Flower Is Pure Fibonacci Perfection – and It’s Easy to GrowThe Fibonacci sequence is part of the reason why the flowers we love look so stunning – and this camellia variety may just be the most perfect.
By Ciéra Cree
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Gardeners Are Sharing the Most Beautiful Flowers to Dry – and the Arrangements Are BreathtakingThese beautiful photos from Reddit gardeners will make you want to dry your own flowers ASAP – here’s the inspiration and exactly how to do it.
By Ciéra Cree
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Stop Staring at a Blank Wall! This Ed Sheeran-Approved Plant Trick Unlocks CreativityDon't let your workspace feel stagnant. Follow our guide to recreating Ed Sheeran's studio aesthetic and learn about other trees linked to artistic expression.
By Ciéra Cree
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Stop Overthinking Your Background! Charli XCX's Secret to Moody PortraitsInspired by Charli XCX’s Wuthering Heights photoshoot, an expert reveals why foliage is the ultimate natural filter and how to find the perfect "green pocket" for your pics.
By Ciéra Cree
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Don’t Throw Away Pruned Branches – Turn Them Into Clever, Free Plant SupportsGet ready for spring with these amazingly simple DIY plant supports. You'll only need three things and a bit of time to craft them.
By Ciéra Cree
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"Nothing Good Can Be Lost" – The Moving Story Behind Taylor Swift’s Floral Grammy LookFrom pandemic isolation to Grammy glory, an artist reveals how foraged wildflowers were transformed into a three-dimensional couture masterpiece.
By Ciéra Cree
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This Viral Dancing Balloon Scarecrow Is a Hilarious Way to Guard Your Garden – and It’s Easy and Cheap to MakeThis scarecrow is funny but also super effective. Experts explain why it works so well and how to make one to guard your crops.
By Ciéra Cree
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Want to Add a Greenhouse to a Small Garden? Designers Say This is the Trick That Makes it WorkEven if your yard is on the smaller side, there's ways to make a greenhouse work. Here's the secret, as recommended by garden design experts.
By Ciéra Cree

