Caroline Bloomfield
With a deep history of gardening in her background as well as master gardeners and a horticulturist in her family tree, Caroline has enjoyed living in several different regions of the country, She has learned to garden in diverse climates including the damp coastal northwest, the extraordinary heat of the south, and the chilly climes of New England. Settled in the Pacific Northwest, her surroundings include dogwood, magnolia, lilac, Japanese maple, and elm trees, as well as herbs and flowers and an occasional vegetable.As a writer, Caroline graduated with honors from Southern Maine University in 1998 and has been creating, writing, and editing in a wide range of subject areas and voices for 19 years. Her writing background includes business communications, magazine articles, mobile security, tech and legal writing and blogging, with a special interest in SEO and UX writing. Her marketing and public relations background is based in the field of educational media. Formerly a senior litigation paralegal, Caroline adds to her gardening and writing interests as a licensed hypnotherapist, a certified Quantum healing practitioner and lover of European travel. She is also a big fan of Maui.Caroline has been with Gardening Know How since January of 2019 as manager of marketing communications, serving in editorial and marketing capacities. Since joining the GKH team Caroline has been instrumental in assisting with various marketing campaigns, including the creation of sponsored posts in the company’s business-to-business division. She has interviewed and written detailed profiles for GKH’s community garden sponsorship program and served as liaison between grant recipients and the company. In addition to co-writing the company’s e-books and web copy, she is responsible for copy-editing hundreds of new gardening articles for the company’s website and blog, ensuring they are brand appropriate, reliable, informative, and optimized for the Internet.
Latest articles by Caroline Bloomfield
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Bee Cups For Thirsty Pollinators
Have you heard about Bee Cups? They're the sustainable, woman-owned business dedicated to saving the bees, one sip at a time.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Antidepressant Microbes In Soil: How Dirt Makes You Happy
Soil microbes have been found to have similar effects to antidepressants. Learn to make yourself happier and healthier through gardening.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Citrus Leaves Curling: Common Causes & How To Fix Them
A citrus tree tends to be low-fuss, but citrus leaf curl can indicate either a pest presence or something you can change, like the amount of water you're using or how well the soil drains.
By Kristi Waterworth
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10 Essential Gardening Tools List: Key Buys For Beginners
Shovel, wheelbarrow, gloves... Every gardener needs a basic set of tools to get growing. Here's a list of our 10 must-haves.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Hollyhock Feeding Made Simple: Fertilizing Hollyhocks For Better Blooms
Fertilizing hollyhocks will help these old-fashioned beauties thrive and bloom, adding stately color and height to any ornamental garden.
By Tonya Barnett
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16 Unique Raised Garden Bed Ideas For Every Landscaping Need
Discover creative ideas for raised garden beds that are practical and beautiful. These clever solutions are perfect for growing vegetables, flowers, and more.
By Amy Grant
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Are Peonies Poisonous For Cats? How Peony Lovers Can Keep Pets Safe
Cats love plants that are interesting and fragrant, but are peonies poisonous for cats? Put some space between your feline and your peonies to keep them safe.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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My Father’s Garden - A Trip Back in Time and Sunday Soup
On Father's Day, our editor Caroline reflects on how her father and his garden changed over the years, and how it's changed her own outlook going forward.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Gardenia Leaves Turning Yellow? Here’s Why & How To Fix It
Seeing yellowing leaves on a gardenia can be disheartening, but the condition can be easy to fix by paying attention to what keeps this plant happy.
By Shari Armstrong
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Hibiscus Leaves Turning Yellow: Common Causes & Fixes
If you’re concerned about your hibiscus leaves turning yellow, there are some easy ways to diagnose what’s going wrong, and simple methods to fix it.
By Nikki Tilley
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How to Grow Yarrow in Containers
Besides being pretty, yarrow is versatile, aromatic and medicinal and grows well in a container. Yarrow is happy in a number of different conditions and is not fussy about soil.
By Daniel Mowinski
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How To Grow Beautiful Asters in Your Garden
Sweet, old-fashioned aster flowers will fill your garden spaces with color in late summer and fall, and their small daisy-like flowers are a perfect addition for beauty and pollinators.
By Becca Badgett
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Are Peace Lilies Toxic To Cats? What You Need To Know
Your peace lily and cats aren’t a perfect combination, but these plants are not necessarily deadly for cats. If your cat eats a peace lily it will cause irritation but probably won't prove fatal.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Slugs Eating Your Plants? Offer Them a Beer Instead
Slugs and snails love beer, but they're no match for a slug beer trap. Learn how beer will lure them away from your vegetables, flowers, and special plants like hostas.
By Laura Miller
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How To Identify Poison Ivy To Prevent A Painful Rash – Plus, Common Lookalike Plants
One mistake you don’t want to make is not knowing what poison ivy and oak look like. Learn about the differences in some poisonous plants to avoid.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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How To Grow Onions In Your Garden
Growing onions in your home garden is easy and rewarding. There's nothing quite as delicious as a large, sweet garden-grown onion.
By Heather Rhoades
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Growing Garlic and How To Plant And Grow Garlic In Your Garden
Growing garlic is a luxury for cooks who love fresh seasonings. Plant and grow healthy, fragrant garlic in your garden bed or a container.
By Heather Rhoades
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How To Grow Tomatoes Like A Pro
Nothing much compares to the juicy taste of a red, ripe tomato straight out of the garden. These delectable fruits not only taste great but are quite easy to grow. Get tomato growing tips in the article that follows.
By Caroline Bloomfield