15 Flowering Plants With Thorns that Redefining Floral Aesthetics & Garden Safety
Plants give us oxygen, they fill our gardens and prairies with seas of colorful flowers, they feed pollinators, they give us lush foliage under trees…
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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Author: 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.
15 Stunning Blue Hydrangea Varieties and How to Maintain the Original Hue
From sky blue to light pastel, from intense and dark to almost purple, blue hydrangeas are always highly sought after in our gardens. Their massive…
11 Ethical And Effective Ways To Stop Rabbits From Eating Your Pumpkin Plants
We always laugh when the whimsical creatures of Beatrix Potter’s world gorge themselves in Mr. McGregor’s garden, but it is another matter entirely when these…
12 Plants That Look Remarkably Similar to Poison Ivy (but Aren’t) and How to Tell Them Apart
Poison ivy, what’s in a name? A lot, in this case! The small shrubs or climbers of the genus Toxicodendron are easy to confuse with…
How to Grow Cucumber Vines Vertically on a Trellis To Save Space & Increase Yields
Ah, cucumbers—a staple in many gardens, but their sprawling vines can sprawl out and occupy precious square footage in your garden. That’s where vertical growing…
15 Full Sun Perennials That Flourish in USDA Zone 9’s Balmy Embrace
Ah, full sun and USDA Zone 9—you’re the envy of many a gardener, indeed! You’re practically handed a palette of some of the most vibrant,…
When to Harvest Spaghetti Squash and How to Cure It for Long-Lasting Flavor
Spaghetti squash or vegetable spaghetti is a type of winter squash that takes at least 3 months to mature. When fully ripe, the fruit has…
20 Stunning Shrubs With Variegated Foliage to Turn Your Landscape Into a Work of Art
Shrubs are the jelling element of gardens, they fill in spaces with foliage, structure hedges and give landscaping a sense of unity and continuity –…
17 Camellia Varieties to Infuse Your Garden with Vibrant Hues & Celestial Fragrance
How could you define camellias? I would say the the bright flowering queens of shady gardens… With their elegant, old world and rose like blossoms,…
16 Delphinium Varieties for Vertical Elegance and Striking Garden Appeal
Rising above the lush and deeply cut foliage, delphiniums are popular for structuring prairie-style gardens and, are invaluable for introducing vertical accents and focal points…