Amy Grant
After attending college at Western Washington University, Amy moved to the big city of Seattle where she was to spend the next 28 years; 15 as a chef and the remainder as a caterer. In between weddings and catered flagship launches, she found time to indulge her love of travel by visiting 22 countries.
The daughter of a Master Gardener, Amy’s interest in gardening could be termed genetic. For over 30 years she has babied houseplants, tended her own vegetable and herb gardens, planned and executed perennial gardens for clients, and even had a hand in creating her local community garden.
Amy’s passion for food and gardening intertwine in her garden filled with fruit trees, berry brambles, herbs and veggies fresh picked for her next culinary creation.
Her love of the written word led to her current career as a freelance garden writer of over 15 years. Despite having a Booker Award winning plot idea, she has as yet to write the great American novel.
Amy now resides in Eastern Washington with her partner, their rescue dog Lillybelle, a garden full of edible plants and perennial bloomers, and houseplants galore.
Latest articles by Amy Grant
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How To Make A Compost Bin On A Budget: 7 Easy DIY Projects For Beginners
Transforming kitchen scraps and garden waste into organic homemade compost couldn't be easier with these clever DIY solutions that cost almost nothing.
By Amy Grant
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Are Snake Plants Toxic To Dogs? Keep Your Pup Safe Around These Popular Houseplants
Snake plants are incredibly popular houseplants because of their hardy nature, but are they dangerous to human's best friend? Learn how to keep your pup safe.
By Amy Grant
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How Often Should You Water A Spider Plant? Tips To Keep Spider Plants Happy And Healthy
Spider plants are hardy and easy to grow, but they do need proper watering to thrive. Read our tips on how often to water your spider plants.
By Amy Grant
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Best Eco-Friendly Mulch: Learn Which Mulches Are The Best And Which to Stay Away From
Some of the best eco-friendly mulch might be closer at hand than you think. Learn about what’s good and bad about different types of mulch.
By Amy Grant
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A Strawberry Hanging Basket Is An Elegant Way To Grow Fresh Fruit At Your Fingertips
Love strawberries but space is at a premium? The solution is growing strawberries in hanging baskets. Learn more about growing hanging strawberries.
By Susan Albert
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Tasty Purple Tomatoes To Grow: Try These 8 Cherry, Beefsteak and Heirloom Tom Varieties
Purple tomatoes may have an unexpected appearance, but they are just as lipsmackingly yummy as their red counterparts. Here are the tastiest deep purples to try…
By Amy Grant
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Nurse Logs: Helping New Trees Take Root And Regenerating Our Forests
Nurse logs provide nutrients and infrastructure for new trees. Learn how these old logs and stumps help sustain our forests.
By Amy Grant
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Struggling To Grow? Fix These 7 Seed-Starting Mistakes Before It's Too Late
Give your seeds the best possible start and learn how to fix common errors that stunt growth, weaken plants, and prevent crops and flowers from flourishing.
By Amy Grant
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7 Types of Plants With Holes In Leaves – Fabulous Fenestrated Varieties For Your Home
Plants with holes in the leaves are called fenestrated plants. Here are 7 you can grow for a beautiful addition to your houseplant collection.
By Amy Grant
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Worst Time To Water Plants: Don’t Make These Common Timing Mistakes When Watering!
Good watering isn’t just about knowing how, but when. We figure it’s just as important to know the worst time to water plants – so here are the big moments to avoid!
By Amy Grant
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Perennial Sweet Pea (Lathyrus Latifolius) Care: How To Grow These Whimsical Vines
No need to replant everlasting sweet pea vines. Pretty Lathyrus Latifolius will come back in spring, though it can be invasive.
By Amy Grant
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Get Started For Spring: 8 Plants To Plant In Winter For A Head Start On Your Spring Garden
Spring may seem the natural choice for kickstarting projects, but there are plenty of satisfying ideas you can prep ahead of time with these plants to plant in winter
By Amy Grant
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How To Prepare Your Greenhouse For Winter – To Keep Growing All Year
A winter greenhouse can be a joy when you can harvest fresh crops in the coldest months. It takes some prep and upkeep to maintain optimal conditions.
By Amy Grant
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How To Stratify Seeds: Boost Germination With Cold Treatment
Give seeds the best possible start through stratification. Learn the cold treatment method to break dormancy, speed up germination, and grow healthier plants.
By Amy Grant
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Boosting Immunity Naturally – Plants That Boost Immune System
By Amy Grant
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Fruit And Vegetable Peel Uses – Interesting Uses For Old Peels
By Amy Grant
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Banana Plant Indoor Care: Ultimate Growing Guide
What could be more fun than growing a banana plant indoors? Read up on how to do it and what to expect (or not) in terms of fruit from an indoor banana tree.
By Amy Grant
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Are Tea Bags Good For Plants? Tips For Composting Tea Bags
Tea bags and plants -- a good way to fertilize if the bags are made from natural fibers and if the plants like a little acid in their soil.
By Amy Grant