Sadie Teh

Sadie Teh has experience writing on a wide range of topics including gardening, outdoor life, crafts, travel, and more. She currently lives on 5 acres near Nashville, Tennessee, where she enjoys growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers (there's always room for one more plant!)

Sadie's writing is driven by a genuine desire to help people grow beautiful, thriving gardens while sharing the joy and satisfaction that gardening brings. With a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's in education, Sadie's background not only adds depth to her writing but also allows her to effectively communicate with a wide range of readers.

Sadie's favorite things to grow are flowers (especially sunflowers) and tomatoes. When she's not writing or working in the garden, you can find Sadie substitute teaching at her kids' school, curled up with a good book, or poring over seed catalogs.

The Best Outdoor Potting Bench For Backyard Gardeners

When you’re getting ready to plant a garden, having the right tools can make or break your success. A good outdoor potting bench gives you …

Propagating Hibiscus: A Tropical Guide for Vibrant Blooms

Is there a more beautiful tropical flower than hibiscus? These show-stopping blooms are big, bold, and full of vibrancy. They bring a splash of color …

onion plantation in the vegetable garden agriculture

How To Grow Onions

A little bit sweet, a little bit spicy, onions are delicious any way you slice them! Homegrown onions fresh from the garden taste even better. …

Chopping green onions on a cutting board.

How to Plant Green Onions

Green onions add a bright, tangy crunch to any dish. The taste is even better when you grow them yourself! Learning how to plant green onions is simple and this guide has everything you need to know to get started.

A yellow climbing rose growing on an arbor.

Vertical Gardening 101: An Introduction to Innovative Growing Solutions

Let’s look at vertical gardening. If you’re here, you probably don’t know much about it yet so we’ll start at the beginning. Growing vertically is …

A Japanese plum tree with lots of fruit.

Growing Organic Fruit Trees: How to Optimize Health and Yield Without Chemicals

With proper care, organic fruit trees produce just as much fruit as trees grown with conventional methods. Additionally, organic growing benefits pollinators, nourishes the soil, …

Closeup of ripe persimmon fruit on a tree.

How to Plant Persimmon Trees

With their fresh, juicy flavor and beautiful orange color, persimmons are a fall treat right up there with pumpkins and apples. If you’d like to enjoy more of this delicious fall fruit, you should add “plant persimmon trees” to your garden to-do list.