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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Heat Wave Gardening
Heat waves can cause serious stress for your plants. Give them plenty of shade and water. If possible, get them as healthy as possible before temperatures climb.
By Amy Grant
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Spilled Flower Pot Ideas to Add a Touch of Whimsy to Your Garden
Want something different in your container garden? Break the mould (and maybe even some pots) with this spilled flower pot design.
By Amy Grant
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Edible Lavender Varieties To Grow In Your Herb Garden
Is all lavender edible? Not really. Some lavender is delicious, but not all varieties are the same.
By Amy Grant
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Fittonia Plant Care: Complete Guide To Growing Nerve Plants
The nerve plant, also known as a fittonia, is a finicky houseplant whose origins are in the South American Rain Forest. It's strikingly beautiful and worth the special care it requires.
By Amy Grant
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Care For Flaming Katy: Growing Flaming Katy Indoors And Out
Flaming Katy is a lovely kalanchoe to add to your succulent collection. To enjoy the “flaming” red flowers, learn all there is to know about Flaming Katy plant care.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Drying Herbs For Tea: Best Methods For A Tasty Homegrown Brew
There is a knack to drying herbs for tea the best way if you are after the tastiest, freshest flavors. Here’s how to prepare your homegrown herbal brews
By Amy Grant
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Tasty Flowers For Tea – How To Grow A Floral Tea Garden
It’s a gardener’s delight to grow flowers for tea. Learn which flowers make great teas that taste as good as they look, and draw pollinators as well.
By Amy Grant
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How To Prune Rosemary For Better Looking Bushes & Loads Of Fresh Herbs
If you love your herbs you’ll want to know how to prune rosemary. A rugged and prolific plant, rosemary is a popular culinary, medicinal and ornamental staple in the garden.
By Heather Rhoades
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Parlor Palm Houseplants: How To Care For A Parlor Palm Plant
The old-fashioned easy-to-grow parlor palm makes a lovely, dramatic statement in low-light conditions or shady outdoor spots.
By Liz Baessler
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No-Till Vegetable Gardening: The Easiest Way To Start A Vegetable Garden
A no till vegetable garden seems too easy to be true, but it works. It’s an eco-friendly method that makes sense.
By Amy Grant
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How To Turn Your Garden Into A Certified Wildlife Habitat
You can make your garden an official haven for wildlife. Here's how.
By Amy Grant
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Foodscaping Ideas For Containers – How To Try Edible Landscaping In Even The Smallest Spaces
Grow edibles and ornamentals together even if you don't have a big garden. Try foodscaping in containers this year!
By Amy Grant
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Easiest Tomatoes to Grow: 7 Foolproof Varieties
Feel daunted at the prospect of growing your own tomatoes? Start with one of these beginner-friendly – and exceedingly delicious – varieties.
By Amy Grant
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How To Grow And Care For Prayer Plants: Everything You Need To Know
Most people are familiar with how to grow prayer plants. The prayer plant is easy to grow but has specific needs. Learn what those needs are in this article, including tips for propagating these plants.
By Amy Grant
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Kentia Palm - Complete Care And Growing Guide
The tropical effect of a Kentia palm tree growing indoors is worth the cost. They aren’t terribly fussy, don’t need much light and in the right conditions, can grow tall indoors.
By Amy 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 Propagate Basil: The Best Methods For Success
Why go all winter without delicious fresh basil? Learn how to propagate basil cuttings or seeds to enjoy it fresh in your best recipes all year round.
By Amy Grant
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6 Special Mother’s Day Ideas For Moms Who Love To Garden
As you look for mother’s day ideas, think flowers, plants and gardening help, or make a terrarium or a sweet garden stepping stone.
By Amy Grant