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Lorin Nielsen

Lorin Nielsen is the head horticulturalist at Epic Gardening. She was formerly the Editor in Chief, and has both written and edited a large portion of the content on the Epic Gardening website. She is also a certified naturalist in California.

DIY Worm Tower

Composting

How to Make a DIY Worm Tower

Worm towers are in-ground permanent solutions for processing food scraps and other waste products. Horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen explains how worm towers work and how to make your own at home.

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Oregano

Growing oregano to add spice to your cooking is a great project for beginner gardeners. It also makes an excellent low-growing ground cover to spill over the rims of containers. Lorin Nielsen walks you through growing healthy plants.