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Elizabeth Waddington

Elizabeth Waddington is a permaculture garden designer and consultant with a small business, and also works as a writer. When not working hard to facilitate sustainable projects around the world, she loves growing her own in her own home and garden.

Latest articles

6 Hardy Annual Flowers to Sow in Fall for Earlier Blooms

Orchid Growing Leaves but No Flowers? Check Light and Temperature

Brown Bumps on Houseplant Leaves? Check for Scale Insects

Divide Overgrown Hostas to Give Crowded Flower Beds More Space

Brown Hosta Leaves: Check the Damage Pattern Before You Prune

Late-Summer Orchid Care: Prepare Roots and Leaves for the Next Bloom

Purple Prairie Clover Brings Summer Flowers to Dry, Sunny Gardens

‘Curly Fries’ Hosta Adds Narrow, Rippled Leaves to a Shade Garden

Yellow Sticky Traps Help Monitor Whiteflies on Houseplants

Spiders Around Houseplants May Be Following Insect Prey

10 Houseplant Care Rules That Need More Context

Slow Houseplant Growth Is a Cue to Check Conditions, Not Add More Care

ZZ Plants Tolerate Low Light, but Overwatering Can Still Damage Them

A Rubber Plant Adds Structure to a Living Room With Enough Light

Potted Mint Can Suit an Entryway With Enough Light

Introduce Cacti to Stronger Sun Gradually to Limit Scorch

Prayer Plant Flowers Are Normal, and Removing Them Is Optional

Monstera Obliqua Needs Careful Identification Before You Buy

Calathea Care Problems Need Checks for Light, Water, and Dry Air

5 Ways to Manage Dry Winter Air Around Houseplants