13 Tender Bulbs to Dig Up in the Fall for Next Year Storage
Have you enjoyed all the colorful flowers of large dahlias and tall gladioli during the warm season (and beyond)? Well, if you want to see…
Amber Noyes
Amber Noyes was born and raised in a suburban California town, San Mateo. She holds a master’s degree in horticulture from the University of California as well as a BS in Biology from the University of San Francisco. With experience working on an organic farm, water conservation research, farmers’ markets, and plant nursery, she understands what makes plants thrive and how we can better understand the connection between microclimate and plant health. When she’s not on the land, Amber loves informing people of new ideas/things related to gardening, especially organic gardening, houseplants, and growing plants in a small space.
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Amber Noyes was born and raised in a suburban California town, San Mateo. She holds a master's degree in horticulture from the University of California as well as a BS in Biology from the University of San Francisco. With experience working on an organic farm, water conservation research, farmers' markets, and plant nursery, she understands what makes plants thrive and how we can better understand the connection between microclimate and plant health. When she’s not on the land, Amber loves informing people of new ideas/things related to gardening, especially organic gardening, houseplants, and growing plants in a small space.
5 Things You Should Do Now After Hydrangeas Finish Blooming—Are You Missing Any?
So, you’ve been enjoying those gorgeous, big, colorful hydrangea blossoms lighting up your garden like a summer fireworks show, right? And who wouldn’t? Those blooms…
Classic Conifer Tip Syrup With Spruce, Fir, Pine or Hemlock (Tsuga)
One of my favorite memories with my grandmother was making tree tip syrup with her. Every spring, we’d go out and forage for fresh tips…
8 Secrets To Keep Begonias Blooming Big & Strong, All Summer Long!
Begonias can bloom for such a long time that you wonder how they manage it… In fact, they can run a flowering marathon all through…
10 Excellent Hot Pepper Plants for Short Seasons or Cold Climates
Let me ask you a question, what do you associate chili peppers with? Heat of course! Sunny days in Mexico, beating sunshine, spicy food… But…
How to Cool Garden Soil During a Heatwave: 6 Simple Secrets to Maximize Harvests & Reduce Plant Damage
Summer can come so suddenly! And an unexpected heatwave can spell disaster for your veggies, and for some decorative plants too. It’s good news for…
13 Reasons Why You’d Be Crazy Not to Grow Chives in Your Garden!
If you haven’t started growing chives in your garden yet, you’re seriously missing out on one of the easiest and most rewarding plants. Trust me,…
12 Best Companion Plants for Peppers—Plus 4 That Should Never Grow Near
Peppers (Genus: Capsicum) are a popular, widely grown vegetable in the Nightshade family and a staple for many home gardeners. Not only are they easy…
Best Way to Fertilize Young Cucumber Plants to Get Them Growing Strong Early
Every spring, we get the same burning question: how do you get young cucumber plants off to a strong start and keep them producing all…
9 Secrets to Keep Hosta Leaves Healthy from Spring to Fall!
Big and lush, colorful and luxurious, hosta leaves are a wonder of Nature, but they are delicate too, and it can be hard to keep…