Renee Dugan

Renee Dugan is a lifelong writer, professional editor, and lover of all things nature, gardening and the big outdoors.

A Midwest girl who's been in the garden since she could first hold a hand trowel, Renee's love of growing things has bloomed into a passion for healthy living, holistic lifestyle, and knowing where our food comes from.

Now a mother and maturing gardener herself, Renee is passionate about channeling everything she knows and continues to learn about gardening into lessons for her son and others. Her excitement for sharing this knowledge is only superseded by her excitement about being able to finally grow her own citrus plants in pots.

Group of two whole fresh orange carrot with greens similar to the imperator carrot isolated on black glass

All About the Imperator Carrot

On the hunt for a classic, reliable carrot you can easily grow from home? Look no further than the Imperator Carrot…considered the most popular modern …

Broadleaf Weeds: Identification, Treatment, and Prevention

There are a lot of insidious weeds that can encroach on your garden, lawn, and landscape. Among the peskiest are broadleaf weeds in all their …

Foraging for Flavor: 10 Edible Weeds You Can Find in Your Own Backyard

For thousands of years, mankind has used plants found in nature for both edible and medicinal purposes. While the practice of foraging has fallen out of style in recent decades, we can still learn a lot from our ancestral practices–from using edible weeds to garnish a dish to addressing ailments with them.

Figs similar to the violette de bordeaux fig

All About the Violette De Bordeaux Fig

Considered by many to be the quintessential fig, the Violette De Bordeaux Fig sets the standard for what all figs aspire to be. This highly …

All About the Huge Amana Orange Tomato

Are you on the hunt for large, low-acidity heirloom tomatoes that perfectly complement the later summer and early autumn months? Then the Amana Orange Tomato …

cherry tomatoes similar to the bloody butcher tomato on a butcher board

All About the Bloody Butcher Tomato

Though its name may sound gruesome, the Bloody Butcher Tomato is a popular, early-growing tomato that’s gaining notoriety all the time. Read on to learn …

Closeup of blue dayflower blossoms with yellow stamens.

Dayflowers

Who says weeds have to be unsightly? The Dayflower, also called the Commelina and closely related to the Spiderwort, is a visually attractive type of …

The Dolgo Crabapple Tree

When you think of crabapples, chances are the Dolgo Crabapple is one of the varieties that springs to mind. A favorite among growers everywhere for …

Elderberry benefits: A bottle of homemade elderberry syrup on a wooden table, with fresh elderberries in the background

Elderberry Benefits: From Improved Immunity to Better Heart Health

Elderberry has become all the rage in recent years. This berry has earned quite a reputation in holistic health circles, from syrups and gummies to …

Clusters of blue elderberries growing on an elderberry bush.

All About the Blue Elderberry

Chances are, if you’ve walked down the remedy aisle at a grocery store or market, you’ve seen or heard of elderberries. The blue elderberry is …

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