
Kathleen Walters
Kathleen Walters joined Gardening Know How as a Content Editor in 2024. She holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public History from Wright State University. She grew up helping her mom in the garden and has learned a great deal about gardening from her sister. Before coming to Gardening Know How, Kathleen spent almost a decade as a Park Ranger with the National Park Service in Dayton, Ohio. The Huffman Prairie is one of her favorite places to explore native plants and get inspired. She got rid of her lawn and has been working to turn her front yard into a pollinator garden.
Kathleen’s experience as a Park Ranger included giving tours of the Huffman Prairie, which is the largest prairie remnant in the state of Ohio and has been lovingly restored over the last 40 years. She edited a book on the history and revitalization of the Huffman Prairie in 2018. Kathleen also served as the social media coordinator for Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park for seven years in addition to her ranger duties. She loves communicating topics like history, native plants, and pollinator gardens to people from all over the world and she is excited to continue that work with Gardening Know How.
When she’s not working, Kathleen can be found with her partner puttering around the raised vegetable garden he built for her (and trying to figure out how to keep the neighborhood groundhogs out!). She loves hiking and volunteering in her local parks and spending time with her cat.
Latest articles by Kathleen Walters
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3 Winter Simmer Pot Recipes to Fill Your Home With Holiday Warmth and Fresh Garden ScentsLet the aromas of your garden fill your home this winter by making one of these three simmer pot recipes.
By Kathleen Walters
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"Don't Even Bother" – One Christmas Cactus Care Practice to Skip & A Better Way to Keep Your Festive Plant Looking GreatCaring for your Christmas cactus correctly means you will luxuriate in its brilliant blooms this holiday season. Learn how best to keep it healthy and hydrated.
By Kathleen Walters
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Easily Restore Your Rusty Garden Tools – They Will Look Brand New With a Little Help From My Favorite ProductsRusty pruners? A few simple tricks will give them new life and prepare you for your next gardening jobs. Learn how to revive old, rusty tools.
By Kathleen Walters
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This IKEA Hack Turns Cabinets Into Stylish Mini Greenhouses – Here's How to Make Them Work for Your PlantsA mini greenhouse can create a microclimate that will keep your houseplants happy and healthy. Learn how to use a stylish IKEA cabinet to help your plants.
By Kathleen Walters
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Ditch the Toxic Plants: 4 Pet-Safe Houseplants That Will Transform Your Home (And 1 to Avoid)Don't let your houseplant collection endanger your pets. Try these 4 wonderful pet-friendly houseplants that brighten your home and keep furry friends healthy.
By Kathleen Walters
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Turn Festive Plants Into Living Hanging Ornaments With These 4 Easy DIY Kokedama Christmas IdeasTry a unique twist on the traditional with these festive kokedama ideas that are sure to brighten your holidays.
By Kathleen Walters
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I Switched My Houseplants From Soil to LECA – and I’m Never Going BackSome of my favorite houseplants were suffering until I made the switch to LECA from traditional potting soil. Learn how you can make the switch too!
By Kathleen Walters
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Move Over, Mistletoe! The Kissing Ball Is the Holiday Trend I’m Excited to Try This Year, Here’s How to Make One YourselfA kissing ball is a traditional Christmas decoration that is ready for a comeback. Learn how to make your own kissing ball to add holiday cheer to your home.
By Kathleen Walters
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These 5 Steam-Loving Houseplants Make Your Bathroom Smell Incredible and Transform It Into a Soothing SpaHeavenly-scented luxury awaits even the dankest bathroom when you add these plants. They thrive on humidity and will impart spa vibes instantly!
By Kathleen Walters
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Don’t Let Flying Bugs Destroy the Holidays – Grab This Great Black Friday Deal and Let It Do the Work for YouThis highly rated bug zapper is on sale for Black Friday and it will keep your holiday parties and summer gatherings bug free!
By Kathleen Walters
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How to Make an Advent Wreath With Cuttings From Your Own Backyard – Enjoy Nature's Abundant Gifts This Holiday SeasonMake an Advent wreath to prepare for the Christmas season with natural materials foraged from your own yard! It is a great way to bring nature indoors.
By Kathleen Walters
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Best Herbs and Salad Greens to Grow Indoors Over Winter – For Fresh Flavor Through the Coldest MonthsDon't give up on growing fresh produce during the winter. Bring the flavors inside! Check out these 10 best herbs and greens to grow indoors this winter.
By Teo Spengler
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Forget Your Weather App: These 5 Plants Are a More Reliable Way to Predict Rain, Plus 4 Folkloric PredictorsPlants are tuned into subtle shifts in the climate. Pay close attention to them and they'll tell you if rain is coming or if a swing in temp is on the way.
By Teo Spengler
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Complete Apple Tree Care Guide: Everything You Need to Know For a Tasty Backyard OrchardLearn how to grow apple trees in your own backyard and enjoy bountiful harvests for years to come. From planting to harvest, these tips will help you grow.
By Kathleen Walters
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Humidity Is the Secret to Thriving Winter Houseplants – Stop Brown, Crispy Leaves With These 3 Easy MethodsDon't let your houseplants get fried by dry air this winter! These simple methods that add moisture to your air will keep your plants happy and healthy.
By Kathleen Walters
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9 Chic Propagation Stations That Will Elevate Your Space and Bring Nature IndoorsGrow more plants in style. These adorable propagation stations will help your expand your plant collection while looking chic and on trend.
By Kathleen Walters
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Keep Boxelder Beetles Out of Your Home This Fall With These Simple StepsKeeping boxelder bugs out of your home in the fall can seem like a unending battle, but with a few helpful tricks it can be done.
By Tyler Schuster
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Hydrangea Meaning: The Fascinating Symbolism Behind One of the World's Most Popular FlowersExplore the rich symbolism of hydrangeas, from their Greek name ("water vessel") to their conflicting meanings in Japan and Europe.
By Teo Spengler

