Melinda Myers

Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including the recently released “Midwest Gardener’s Handbook, 2nd Edition” and “Small Space Gardening.” She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” instant video and DVD series and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment radio program. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and is commissioned by different brands for her expertise to write these articles.

Articles & Blog Posts

• Blog Post: Dahlia Combinations for Gardens and Bouquets
  (May 6, 2025)
• Blog Post: Creating and Caring for Shade Gardens
  (April 9, 2025)
• Blog Post: Organic Insect Pest Control in Vegetable and Flower Gardens
  (March 31, 2025)
• Blog Post: Prevent Rabbit Damage in Your Landscape
  (February 4, 2025)
• Blog Post: Colorful Houseplants for Lower Light Locations
  (January 21, 2025)
• Blog Post: Kid- and Pet-Friendly Indoor Gardening
  (January 7, 2025)
• Blog Post: A Winter Season of Colorful Amaryllis Blooms
  (September 16, 2024)
• Blog Post: Fall Planting Provides Months of Continuous Spring Color
  (August 20, 2024)
• Blog Post: Grow Fast, Fun and Easy Microgreens
  (June 4, 2024)
• Blog Post: Selecting the Right Potting Mix for Your Plantings
  (April 23, 2024)
• Blog Post: How to Grow Fruit in Containers
  (March 26, 2024)
• Blog Post: Boost the Beauty and Comfort of Your Outdoor Spaces
  (February 13, 2024)
• Blog Post: Ideas for Gifts with Multiple Functions and Styles
  (November 24, 2023)
• Blog Post: Keeping Tropical Plants Healthy
  (November 7, 2023)
• Blog Post: Fall Landscape Care with Pollinators in Mind
  (October 4, 2023)
• Blog Post: Fall-Planted Cover Crops Provide Many Benefits to Gardens
  (September 20, 2023)
• Blog Post: Daffodils with a Difference
  (September 5, 2023)
• Blog Post: Keep Plants Thriving Despite the Heat of Summer
  (August 1, 2023)
• Blog Post: Design a Deer-Resistant Garden Without the Fence
  (July 4, 2023)
• Blog Post: Keep Your Houseplants Safe from Cats
  (June 7, 2023)
• Blog Post: Can You Identify Who’s Dining in Your Garden?
  (May 2, 2023)
• Blog Post: Tips for Designing and Maintaining a Low-Maintenance Garden
  (April 11, 2023)
• Blog Post: Create a Garden Oasis in Any Size Yard, Deck or Balcony
  (March 7, 2023)
• Blog Post: Boost the Health and Beauty of Your Houseplants
  (February 1, 2023)
• Blog Post: Grow a Beautiful Indoor Succulent Garden
  (January 18, 2023)
• Blog Post: Tips for Growing Beautiful Dahlias
  (January 4, 2023)
• Blog Post: New Ways to Display Poinsettias This Holiday Season
  (November 29, 2022)
• Blog Post: Give the Gift of Preserving the Garden’s Harvest
  (November 23, 2022)
• Blog Post: Plant Alliums This Fall to Add Variety and Beauty to Your Garden
  (August 30, 2022)
• Blog Post: Sustainable Water Use in the Landscape
  (May 10, 2022)