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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.

Herbs

How To Plant, Grow, and Care for Sage

In your culinary garden, it's essential to know how to grow and care for sage for a consistent supply of this staple herb. Horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen explains how in this complete care guide.

A close-up shot of develping yellow colored fruits and leaves of a Star fruit tree

Fruits

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Star Fruit Trees

Averrhoa carambola, commonly known as star fruit, is a tropical tree or large shrub with exotic fruit in spring. The fruit is rich in vitamins and minerals, and very low in calories. Lorin Nielsen will take you through all the steps to growing this ornamental fruit tree in your garden.

A close-up shot of growing chives

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Chives

One of the most common culinary herbs is the chive. Growing chives at home saves money and ensures you always have fresh herbs to use. Lorin Nielsen will take you through the steps to get the most out of chives, not only for their use in the kitchen but also for their pretty flowers.