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 pouring 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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Types Of Peonies Every Gardener Should Know
Knowing the different types of peonies helps when you want your garden to include these fabulous plants. Showy and always impressive, peonies are an elegant addition.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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No Peace Lily Blooms? Expert Tips For More Flowers
How to make a peace lily bloom again can be puzzling, but there’s a reason the one you bought from the store has a bloom that doesn’t seem easy to repeat.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Creeping Thyme Growing Guide – Everything You Need To Know
Creeping thyme makes a pretty and fragrant ground cover carpet, as well as a great spiller in pots. It likes a little grit in the soil and is easy to grow.
By Amy Grant
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How To Grow Guzmania – Caring For Beautiful Blooming Bromeliads
Gorgeous guzmania plants are colorful and dramatic and can light up a room, but it’s good to get familiar with what they need to thrive.
By Susan Patterson
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How to Grow Bigger Strawberries: 5 Tips For A Luscious Crop
Grow the biggest, juiciest strawberries imaginable with this expert advice for maximizing your home harvest.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Sweet Alyssum: Complete Plant Care And Growing Guide
Delicate and pretty sweet alyssum flowers are perfect in borders and pollinator gardens. They love sunlight, but not extreme heat.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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White Spots On Jade Leaves: How To Get Rid Of White Spots On Jade Plants
White spots on jade plants signal the need for some attention and treatment, but do they appear as dots, fuzz or overall whitewash? Learn which is which.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Does Gardening Reduce Carbon Footprint Size?
If you’d like to learn how to reduce your carbon footprint on the Earth, start with your garden activities and planting decisions.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Monkey Orchid Care: How To Grow This Fascinating Species
The monkey orchid (Dracula simia) bears a remarkable resemblance to its namesake and, with a little know-how, can be successfully grown as a houseplant.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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2024 Plant Of The Year: Why Experts Say Philodendron Is The “It” Plant Of The Year
We aren’t surprised that philodendron was designated the plant of the year. Versatile, easy-care and lovely, it’s the houseplant of the year 2024!
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Foodscaping: The Most Beautiful Way To Grow Your Own Food
Foodscaping is a beautiful and profoundly practical way to mix beauty and function in your yard. Try food landscaping for a real sense of abundance.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Fishbone Cactus: Complete Plant Care & Growing Guide
If you’re looking for an interesting hanging plant, try a fishbone cactus in your arrangement. Also known as ric rac cactus, it’s hardy and disease-free.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Wall Color Looks Best With Plants?
As a committed plant parent you may wonder what wall color looks best with plants. The right wall color can set off your plants to the best effect, leaving them the stars of the show.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Make A Sustainable Garden: 9 Easy Ways To Go Green
There are lots of eco-friendly garden ideas that will move us toward creating a sustainable garden. Here are 9 of our favorites.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Prettiest Edible Plants To Add Flavor To Your Flower Beds
Edible garden plants can have much more than standard vegetables. You can have a beautiful garden space using edible landscape plants that are pretty and practical.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Peonies For Pots: Growing Peonies In A Container
If you don’t have a lot of garden space, consider growing peonies in a container. Potted peonies are just as beautiful as garden peonies and are easy to grow.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Do Chickens Eat Bugs? Using Poultry As Organic Pest Control
Chickens seek and destroy bugs, making them a gardener's best friend. For garden pest control, fresh eggs and great companionship, try raising chickens.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Why Your Spider Plant Has Brown Tips & How To Fix It
When your favorite spider plant tips are brown you can assume it needs something different. Check on its care needs if you see brown spider plant leaves.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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DIY Succulent Fertilizer Recipes For Better Growth And More Flowers
Give your succulents and cacti a nutrient boost with a homemade fertilizer that uses natural, organic ingredients – many of which are available in your kitchen.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Managing Bermuda Grass: Learn How To Kill Bermuda Grass In Lawns
Managing and controlling bermuda grass when it invades the lawn or garden takes some special steps. Their tenacious roots require deep removal.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Overgrown Landscape Beds: How To Reclaim An Overgrown Garden
Overgrown plants, multiplying perennials, encroaching weeds and blurred garden edges create chaos. Learn the steps on how to reclaim an overgrown garden and bring back your inner peace with the information found in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Stop Chameleon Plants: Learn About Killing Chameleon Plants
With their pretty lavender-tinged, heart-shaped leaves, there is very little that can stop chameleon plants from spreading. A few tips may help.
By Bonnie L. Grant