Susan Patterson is a freelance writer with over fifteen years of writing experience. She has a passion for sharing knowledge in hopes of making a positive difference in the lives of others. She is a homeschooling mother of three who lives in a small town, in southeastern Virginia, on a five-acre urban homestead.
Susan is a Master Gardener and a sustainable living researcher who is always on the lookout for ways to simplify and make environmentally conscious decisions. With a background in nutrition and extensive knowledge of whole foods and wellness, Susan incorporates sustainable living practices that will improve the health of her family while reducing their carbon footprint.
Susan has a degree in Recreation and Leisure studies from the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario Canada.
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Creating a Low Maintenance LandscapeThese six landscape elements will reduce your workload....
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Here’s Every Plant That Attracts ButterfliesWelcome the most magical and beautiful insects to your yard....
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Planting an Edible LandscapeCreate a sustainable yard you can eat....
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Vertical Garden: Growing IndoorsBuild and maintain an indoor living wall in just 5 steps....
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5 Gazania Flower Care TipsGazania flowers can blossom to their fullest if you follow these tips for their care....
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Identifying and Treating Broad Bean DiseasesLook out for rust and chocolate spot disease....
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How to Harvest SoybeansFrom testing for ripeness, to storage and snacking....
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How Deep Should an Underground Sprinkler Pipe Be?Protect your pipes from freezing and from your tools....
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Aquaponics: Good Grow Bed MediaFour growing media options for your aquaponics system....
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Beet Transplanting TipsYou need to know three things to get this job done....
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How to Identify Fruit TreesThere are 6 types of fruit tree. Can you tell a drupe from a pepo?...
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Weeping Cherry Tree PruningWeeping cherry trees are a lovely addition to any landscape....
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Pruning a BegoniaKeep your begonia shapely and healthy through all the seasons....
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Growing a Rex Begonia IndoorsThe rex begonia rewards the home gardener with a spectacular show of foliage....
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How to Plant and Grow Rose of SharonPlanting is a fairly easy task that only takes a little time...
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Prune a Jade Plant for Better ShapeGet this low-maintenance plant into shape....
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How to Prevent Hydrangea DiseasesHydrangeas delight the eyes with spectacular and showy blooms, rich foliage, and long-lasting b...
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Tree Planting - IntroductionThe 8 questions to answer before you plant a tree....
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How to Attract Insect-Eating Birds, Part 1Add some of these 3 elements to your garden, and bring on the birds....
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Growing and Caring for Spider PlantsAlmost impossible to kill. What houseplant could be better?...
