Nikki Tilley
Nikki Tilley is named after a shoe… but that’s another story. She’s often called the crazy plant lady because she enjoys talking to all her plants and garden critters (bugs too). After working and raising a blended family of five kids, she’s now happily semi-retired and blessed with nearly ten grandchildren that call her Nana Kiki. With more time for gardening and writing, she’s excited to see where the next chapter takes her.
As a bona fide plant hoarder and garden addict, Nikki has over a hundred houseplants and there’s no telling how many more are out in the garden – currently residing within eleven different beds. Her backyard garden is a certified wildlife habitat, so there’s plenty of critters hanging around too.
While much of Nikki’s life revolves around gardening and writing, she has plenty of other interests. One of these is history, and she once dreamed of being an archeologist. She loves being creative through drawing, crafting or upcycling.
Her motto is “dare to be different” and, as such, anything weird or unusual fascinates her. This can often be seen in many of her artistic creations, including the garden.
Latest articles by Nikki Tilley
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Tips For Designing Your Container Vegetable Garden
If you don't have space for a vegetable garden, consider growing them in containers. Almost any vegetable that can be grown in a garden will work well as a container-grown plant. Read here to learn more.
By Nikki Tilley
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Raised Vegetable Gardens - How To Make A Homemade Raised Garden
Are you looking for a vegetable garden that is easy to maintain? Consider growing your garden in raised garden boxes. A raised vegetable garden is easy to create, and this article can help get you started.
By Nikki Tilley
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Tips For Transplanting A Butterfly Bush
While the care of butterfly bushes is fairly simple, transplanting a butterfly bush requires some preparation. Learn when and how to transplant butterfly bushes in this article so you can ensure its overall success.
By Nikki Tilley
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How To Keep Flowers Fresh After Cutting
Keeping cut flowers fresh doesn't have to be difficult. By following some simple guidelines, from this article, you can easily extend the life of those beautiful bouquets. Click here for more info.
By Nikki Tilley
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Propagating Blackberries - Rooting Blackberries From Cuttings
Propagating blackberries is easy. These plants can be propagated by cuttings, suckers, and tip layering. Read this article to learn how to propagate blackberry plants using all these methods.
By Nikki Tilley
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Birdhouse Information – Tips For Choosing And Using Birdhouses In Gardens
While most people give it little thought, the bird lover in the rest of us know that part of attracting birds to our gardens means providing them a suitable home in addition to feeding them. So what types of birdhouses are available? Find out here.
By Nikki Tilley
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How And When To Pick Acorn Squash
Acorn squash is grown and harvested much like any other type of winter squash variety. Acorn squash harvest takes place once rinds have become tough rather than tender summer squash. Click here for more info.
By Nikki Tilley
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Winter Papyrus Care – Tips For Overwintering Papyrus Plants
Papyrus is a vigorous plant suitable for growing in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11, but overwintering papyrus plants is critical during the winter months in more northern climates. Learn more about winter papyrus care in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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How To Grow Mint Plants In Your Garden
While its aggressive nature and reputation for taking over the garden is well deserved, growing mint plants can be a rewarding experience if it's kept under control. Look at how to grow mint in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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How To Create ‘Scratch N Sniff' Sensory Gardens For Kids
What is a 'Scratch N Sniff' garden? Simple. It's basically the same thing as a sensory garden, as this theme appeals to the senses - but focuses more on touch and scent. Learn more about designing 'Scratch N Sniff' sensory gardens for kids here.
By Nikki Tilley
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Ideas For Rainbow Gardens: Tips For Creating A Rainbow Garden Theme
Creating a rainbow garden theme is an easy enough endeavor. This article explores some rainbow garden designs that you can use for teaching your children their colors and more. Click here for additional info.
By Nikki Tilley
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Alphabet Garden Theme: Creating An Alphabet Garden With Kids
The use of garden themes can be both fun and educational. An alphabet garden theme is just one example. Read this article for more information on creating an alphabet garden for your child.
By Nikki Tilley
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Planting Peach Seeds - How To Grow A Peach Tree From A Pit
While they may not look or taste just like the originals, it is possible to grow peaches from seed pits. If you're interested in growing peaches from seed, then the following article will help with that.
By Nikki Tilley
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How To Grow Tomatoes In Pots and Containers
Growing tomatoes in pots is nothing new. This article for growing tomatoes in containers will help with tips for growing healthy container tomato plants so you can reap the benefits of their healthy fruits.
By Nikki Tilley
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Tips On How To Grow Parsley
Parsley is a hardy herb grown for its flavor, which is added to many dishes, as well as its use as a decorative garnish. Find tips on how to grow parsley in the garden by reading the article that follows.
By Nikki Tilley
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What Are Neonicotinoids Pesticides And How Do Neonicotinoids Work
We?ve all heard a little something about the bird and the bees, but have you heard mention of neonicotinoids and bees? Well, this important information could mean the life and death of our precious pollinators in the garden. Click here to learn more.
By Nikki Tilley
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It’s Garden Naked Day, So Let’s Get Naked In The Garden!
Ever felt the desire to weed your garden in the buff or daydreamed of walking naked through the flowerbed? Well, my friends, you can do just that. It?s Annual World Naked Gardening Day. Click here to learn more.
By Nikki Tilley
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Information About Under The Sea Coleus Collection
When I came across Under the Sea coleus plants, I was quite taken aback. This was indeed something I wanted not only to grow but to share its unusual beauty with others. What is all the hoopla about? Read this article to learn more.
By Nikki Tilley
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Retro Garden Ideas: Pink, Black, And Turquoise Plants For A 50's Garden Theme
While most 1950's style gardens and yards were filled "all things tacky", you can recreate a style of your own using some retro garden ideas from way back when. This article focuses on the use of pink, black and turquoise plants for a 50's garden theme.
By Nikki Tilley
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Scary Gardens: Help With Spooky Garden Designs
Nothing speaks Halloween like scary gardens. Within these plots, you may find unpleasant themes and all that is deemed spooky. But in spite of their gloom and doom appearances, these dark, spooky garden designs deserve a rightful place in the landscape. Learn more here.
By Nikki Tilley
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What Is A Goth Garden? - Learn How To Create A Gothic Garden
Gothic gardens are not only popular around Halloween. They can be enjoyed year round with the right design. Whether it be gloom and doom or whimsical and magical, the tips in this article can help get you started in designing a gothic garden for your needs.
By Nikki Tilley
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Butterfly Bush Pruning: A Complete How-To Guide
Keep butterfly bushes looking their best with proper pruning techniques. Learn the best time and methods for butterfly bush pruning right here.
By Nikki Tilley