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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Kinder Garden - Daleville Community Schools
Imagine the school of your dreams, where learning isn't just fun - it's like something of a live fairy tale. Click for more.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Winter Garden Tool Storage: How To Clean Garden Tools For Winter
When cold weather is coming and your garden is winding down, a good question arises: What will become of all your garden tools? Learn about winter garden tool maintenance and how to clean garden tools for winter in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Allium Plant - How To Grow Alliums In Your Flower Garden
Allium plant is related to the garden onion, but don't let this deter you from planting it. In fact, minimal allium care and a show of large blooms are just a couple of reasons to include them. Get more info here.
By Becca Badgett
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Growing Vegetables – Informative Books On Vegetable Gardening
If you’re a gardener, click here for recently published books about vegetable gardening that will make a fresh addition to your library.
By Gardening Know How
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Gardening Know How Announces 2021 Community Garden Sponsorship Recipients
Every year we award 20 community garden projects a $1,000 sponsorship to aid in their growth. Here are our 2021 recipients.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Seed Grown Snapdragons – How To Grow Snapdragons From Seed
Once established, snapdragons are remarkably self-sufficient, but planting snapdragon seeds can be tricky. Want to try your hand at seed-grown snapdragons? Click on the following article to learn the basics of snapdragon seed propagation.
By Mary H. Dyer
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How To Prevent Caterpillars: Controlling Caterpillars In The Garden
Caterpillars show up in gardens in late summer and early fall. Only take extreme measures if you feel they’re being too destructive. Learn more here.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Growing Cherry Tomatoes – Planting And Picking Cherry Tomatoes
Most gardeners like to include at least one bush of scrumptious cherry tomatoes. Cherry tomatoes come in a multitude of colors and they’re equally sweet and delicious when they ripen on the vine. Learn how to grow cherry tomatoes in this article.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Rose Chafer Facts: Treating Rose Chafers On Garden Roses
The rose chafer, like the Japanese beetle, is a true villain of the rose bed. Both appear to have the same habits and life cycles and attack plants and blooms without mercy.
By Stan V. Griep
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Why Does Bee Decline Matter: What All Gardeners And Consumers Need To Know
The Pollinators documentary is powerful. The truth about the decline of bees should serve as a high-level alert to everyone. Learn what you can do here.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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What To Do With Rose Hips: How To Harvest Rose Hips For A Tasty Treat
Once the petals fall from roses, the flower leaves behind the hips. There are plenty of nutritional rose hips, and they're tasty too.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Children’s Victory Garden: Ideas And Learning Activities For Kids
Do your kids know what a Victory Garden is? This might be the perfect time for a fun project or valuable history lesson through gardening. Learn more here.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Swiss Chard Care – How To Grow Swiss Chard In Your Garden
If you’re a person who values your leafy greens, you may want to grow a crop of colorful Swiss chard. For people on a vegan or keto eating plan, it is the perfect companion to spinach and kale. It’s easy to grow, so click here to learn about Swiss chard care in your garden.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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How To Protect Outdoor Plants In Winter
Protecting plants in winter can help prevent winter scald, frozen roots, foliar damage and even death. Cold weather plant protection takes a little pre-planning, and this article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Peach Tree Care: How To Grow Peaches
Peach tree care requires a commitment to learning how to grow peaches. Peach trees need a regular routine of care which you can find here.
By Gardening Know How
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Lilac Bush Is Not Blooming – Why Won’t My Lilac Bush Bloom
When a lilac bush is not blooming, it means there are a few things to investigate, so let’s explore the issues in this article.
By Gardening Know How
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Dandelion Growing Info: How To Grow And Harvest Dandelions
It may be a little odd to have an article about how to grow dandelions. After all, most gardeners consider them weeds. Once you know more about them, you might change your mind. Click here for more info.
By Heather Rhoades
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Growing Gooseberries - Tips To Grow Gooseberry Bushes
Gooseberry bushes are really cold hardy. Anywhere you have fruit plants that won't grow because of the temperature, you will probably have no trouble growing gooseberries. Learn more here.
By Gardening Know How