Melinda Myers

Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including the Midwest Gardener’s Handbook, 2nd Edition and Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” streaming courses and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio program. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and was commissioned by Wild Valley Farms for her expertise to write this article. Myers’ website is www.MelindaMyers.com.

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In the Garden

Melinda MyersApril 20, 2026

Herb Garden for Grilling: Fresh Flavor Right at the BBQ

Photos: MelindaMyers.com unless otherwise noted. Make it fun and easy to add fresh flavor to cookouts, garden parties, and meals.…
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In the Garden

Melinda MyersMarch 17, 2026

Keeping Vegetables Fresh from the Garden to Your Table

You’ve spent the summer weeding, watering, and tending your garden. Now the harvest is here. Here’s how to make every…
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In the Garden

Melinda MyersFebruary 26, 2026

Raised Bed Gardening Tips: How to Grow More with Less Bending

If bending, kneeling, and crouching have turned gardening from a joy into a chore, it might be time to raise…
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In the Garden

Melinda MyersFebruary 17, 2026

Start Your Own Vegetable Garden and Save Money on Fresh Food

With food prices climbing, a backyard garden—or even a few containers on your patio—can save money and put the freshest,…
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In the Garden

Melinda MyersMay 10, 2024

Grow Delicious Fruit in Containers

Thanks to compact fruit plant varieties, you can have fun picking fresh fruit growing in containers right outside your door.…
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In the Garden

Melinda MyersApril 9, 2024

Gardening Helps Grow Healthy, Happy Kids

Gardeners know, and research proves that gardening, and even viewing a garden and spending time in nature, is good for…
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Melinda MyersMarch 19, 2024

Selecting the Right Potting Mix for Your Plantings

Finding the ideal potting mix for our houseplants and containers is a common pursuit among gardeners. Like any gardening endeavor,…
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In the Garden

Melinda MyersMarch 1, 2023

Create a Garden Oasis in Any Size Yard, Deck, or Balcony

No matter where you garden, there never seems to be enough time and space to accomplish all your gardening goals.…
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In the Garden

Melinda MyersJanuary 3, 2023

How to Successfully Grow Dahlias

Growing beautiful dahlias is easier than you think. Proper planting and care will result in an abundance of beautiful blooms…
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Melinda MyersApril 12, 2021

Make Your Yard Friendly for Wildlife!

By Melinda Myers | Photos by Melinda Myers~ We love watching bunnies hop across the lawn or ground squirrels scurry…
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In the Garden

Melinda MyersMarch 1, 2021

Tips for Your Seed Starting Success

You ordered some or all of the seeds to start your garden, and they are beginning to arrive. Make the…
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In the Garden

Melinda MyersFebruary 1, 2021

Heart Shaped Plants to Give for Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, consider giving your valentine something different. something they can nurture. Instead of heart-shaped…
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In the Garden

Melinda MyersJanuary 11, 2021

Perfume Your Garden with Lilies

The garden season is filled with flowers and scents that may generate fond memories of our past. You can add…
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In the Garden

Melinda MyersNovember 2, 2020

Four Easy Holiday Season Gardening Trends

Whether you want to stand out at holiday gift exchanges or give beautiful gifts throughout the year, these low-maintenance gardening…
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In the Garden

Melinda MyersSeptember 15, 2020

Grow Frilly, Bold, and Unique Amaryllis in Your Garden This Winter

When the squirrels start storing nuts for winter, it’s time for gardeners to prepare amaryllis bulbs for the dreary months…
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In the Garden

Melinda MyersSeptember 1, 2020

Plant Now for a Colorful Spring Display

It’s already time to think about spring! Fall is the time to plant daffodils, crocus, alliums, and other spring-flowering bulbs,…
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