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.
A successful tomato garden relies on several key factors. Making the most out of things like container planting, soil chemistry, and adding things like Epsom…
Bitter cucumbers are the bane of every gardener’s existence, or at least the bane of every gardener who expects to bite into a crisp, fresh…
Daylilies, right? I mean, they’re just incredible! So little effort, and they just keep blooming like crazy. And those colors? Gorgeous! But, as fall rolls…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…