How to Nourish Your Hydrangeas This Winter for a Spectacular Bloom Season
Are you looking forward to your hydrangea’s massive blooms when the season gets warmer? So am I, but don’t wait! You need to fertilize these…

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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