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Matt Dursum

Matt Dursum is a freelance writer and gardener from Michigan. He has a BA in Geography from the University of California, Santa Barbara. His favorite horticulture endeavors are pushing plant hardiness limits in his garden in Michigan and learning about wild botanicals.

The hands of a gardener in yellow-orange gloves hold a handful of fresh irregularly shaped wood chips with rough, jagged edges in shades of light brown and golden tan to an evergreen thuja showing the benefits of its use in the garden.

Mulch

13 Ways Wood Chips Benefit Your Garden

Are you looking for the ultimate mulch to use this year? There are many reasons why you should try using wood chips. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum covers the ways wood chips can benefit your garden.

A shot of a rapini broccoli rabe crop placed on a wooden surface

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Rapini (Broccoli Rabe)

Are you looking to grow a new and exciting vegetable in your garden this year? Try growing rapini broccoli rabe and discover why European gardeners love it so much. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers how to plant, grow, and care for this fantastic vegetable.

A whole and a halved Allium cepa bulb with glossy outer layers and tightly packed inner rings.

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Red Onions

If you love cooking, you probably love the taste and versatility of red onions. But did you know that you can grow these onions easily at home? In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum covers how to plant, grow, and care for red onions in your garden.

Tight clusters of reddish-purple bulbils growing at the curved top ends of green hollow stalks.

Edible

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Walking Onions

Are you looking to grow unique varieties of onions this year? Walking onions actually appear like they’re stepping over each other as they grow. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum covers how to plant, grow, and care for these strange yet delicious plants.

A small Mangifera indica plant with four glossy green leaves growing from a thin stem in white potting medium.

Fruits

How to Grow a Mango Tree From Seed

Have you dreamt of harvesting sweet tropical-tasting mangoes off a tree at home? If you live in a warm climate and have access to fresh fruit, you can do it easily. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers how to grow a mango tree from seed.

Bright green Nasturtium officinale seedlings with round leaves densely packed in a black rectangular growing tray.

Edible

How to Grow Watercress Indoors: 17 Simple Steps

Do you love the spicy, earthy, and nutritious flavor of watercress? You can grow watercress indoors by following a few simple steps. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you how to grow healthy watercress plants in your home.

Tall spikes with densely packed flowers in shades of deep purple, bright pink, and lavender.

Flowers

How to Grow Delphiniums From Seed

Few flowers can match the tall and majestic blooms of delphinium flowers. They’re easy to grow and make stunning backdrops in any garden. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you how to grow delphiniums from seed and enjoy their colorful blooms.