Margherita Bassi

Margherita Bassi is a freelance writer, journalist, and editor. She grew up between the US and Europe, and nurtured her love for nature and the outdoors in both countries.

In the US, she went on dozens of RV trips with her family, scouted out the best restaurants in every city she visited, and learned how to grow herbs and veggies of all kinds by watching her mother.

In Europe, she experimented with gardening in small spaces, like the small balcony of her apartment in France. With an MA in International New Media Journalism, Margherita is also a skilled researcher in a wide range of topics, and has extensive experience interviewing both individuals and experts.

https://margheritabassi.com/

How to Make Leaf Mold Compost from Autumn Leaves

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Propagating Peace Lily: Cultivate Peace and Beauty in Your Home

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Homemade cherry pie, one of the best fruit pie recipes out there.

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The Complete Guide to Caring for Pumpkins

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All About Growing Indoor Orange Trees

What’s better than enjoying sweet homegrown fruit from your own backyard? In my opinion, not much. And when it comes to orange trees, they don’t …

The 5 Zinnia Growth Stages

When the weather finally warms and we start to see summer on the horizon, we’re also likely to spot fluffy, colorful blooms both in our …

All About White Lima Beans

With their bubble-like shape, pale color, and delicate taste, white lima beans are consumed all over the world at different stages of maturity. Plus, their …

Minnetonka Orchard

Just 20 miles west of Minneapolis in Minnetrista, Minnesota, is Minnetonka Orchard. An apple orchard with something for everyone—from U-pick apple picking to face painting …

How to Grow an Apricot Tree From Seed

As children, I’m sure we’ve all had the fairytale instinct to preserve the thick pits of the sweet fruit our parents fed us as snacks to then plant them, and watch them grow into Jack-and-the-Beanstalk-like magical fruit trees. You must have wondered how to grow an apricot tree from seeds.

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