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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The Outdoor Wood Furnace: New Thoughts on Keeping WarmAn outdoor wood furnace is relatively easy to build, reduces your heating costs, and eliminates...
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How to Create a Secret GardenA secret garden can provide the perfect outdoor escape....
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10 Superbly Satisfying Summer Flowering ShrubsWith proper care, beautiful summer flowering shrubs provide a rainbow of color and interest yea...
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What Is Shabby Chic?Shabby chic is a forgiving style that leaves lots of room for your own unique tastes and decora...
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Weeping Cherry Tree PruningWeeping cherry trees are a lovely addition to any landscape....
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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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Using Garlic as a Natural PesticideGarlic makes an excellent economical, non-toxic pesticide for the garden....
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Growing and Caring for Spider PlantsAlmost impossible to kill. What could be better for a houseplant?...
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Reviving a Dead LawnThe 5 things you need for the green grass you want....
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Pruning a BegoniaKeep your begonia shapely and healthy through all the seasons....
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Prune a Jade Plant for Better ShapeGet this low-maintenance plant into shape....
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Quackgrass vs CrabgrassIdentify and eliminate these two invasive weeds....
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Preventing Flies from Invading Your Compost BinPrepare to repel a hoard or flies....
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Elements of an English Knot GardenLook here for guidelines and tips to create this striking, formal garden....
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Your Berry Wonderful GardenFrom varieties, to mulching, to harvest and more....
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The Painted Garden: Props, Ornaments and PaintAdd color to your garden, without planting anything....
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Pruning Trees - Making CutsHere are the specific cuts to safely remove branches....
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Pruning Trees - GlossaryFrom Branch Axil to Woundwood, here are the terms you need to know....
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Pruning Trees - IntroductionThe objective of pruning is to produce strong, healthy, attractive plants. By understanding how...
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Pruning Trees - Approaches to Pruning3 types of pruning and how and why to do them....
