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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.

A shot of a peron holding an herb that showcases how to harvest rosemary

Herbs

How To Harvest Rosemary The Right Way

If you know how to harvest rosemary properly, you'll always have a supply at hand. Follow this complete guide to harvesting rosemary by horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen to get it right!

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.

A close-up and overhead shot of a person in the process of harvesting aromatic herbs

Harvesting

How To Harvest and Store Mint

Knowing how to harvest mint ensures you'll have a continuous supply. Horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen explains the right way to harvest and store mint for later use!

A person using hand and pruners to show How to harvest cilantro, appearing to trim the feathery leaves that look bright green under the light

Herbs

How to Harvest, Store, and Preserve Cilantro

Learning how to harvest cilantro properly is the key to success. Once harvested, you also need to know how to store it to make it last as long as possible. In this piece, horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen will tell you everything about harvesting and storing it!

Organic raised bed soil held by a woman using their bare hand with the soil looking dark brown and damp with greens in the background

Raised Bed Gardening

The Best Raised Bed Soil Mix

When developing organic raised bed soil, it can be hard to settle on the perfect mix. While you can purchase soil mixes, you can also make your own from scratch, tailored to what you're growing. In this guide, we're demystifying soil science for future success!

A close-up and overhead shot of a developing green aromatic herb, all basking in bright sunlight outdoors

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.