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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.

Clusters of orange Eriobotrya japonica fruits hanging on a brown woody branch with dark green, leathery leaves.

Trees

How to Grow a Loquat Tree From Seed

Have you tried delicious orange loquat fruit this season? If you love them and live in a warm climate, you can grow them easily at home. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you how to grow a loquat tree from seed.

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Vegetables

15 Best Vegetables to Grow in Your Survival Garden

Are you preparing for tough times this year by starting a survival garden? Vegetables will play a huge part in feeding your family if things get dire. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers the best survival garden vegetables to grow this year.

Cluster of vivid blue, bell-shaped flowers with bright yellow centers bloom atop a slender green stem, one of the perennials to fertilize in March.

Gardening Tips

9 Perennials You Should Fertilize in March

Early spring is the perfect time to get outside and prepare your garden for summer. One of the most important tasks is feeding your nutrient-hungry perennials. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers perennials you should fertilize in March.

White, pantaloon-shaped flowers with yellow bases dangle from arching stems above delicate, fern-like green leaves.

Flowers

21 Native Wildflowers for Michigan Gardens

Native Michigan wildflowers, including bladderwort and dwarf lake iris, make incredible additions to Michigan gardens. They produce mesmerizing blooms and require virtually no maintenance. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you the best native wildflowers to grow in your Michigan garden.