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Melissa Strauss

Melissa is a writer, hobby gardener, beekeeper and homemaker. She can be found working in her extensive pollinator garden, trolling the local nurseries for unique plant specimens, and tending to the many fruit-bearing plants on her property. Melissa hopes to inspire other gardeners to delve into the rich and fulfilling world of pollinator gardening.

A cluster of creamy, pale yellow flowers with pointed petals, standing tall among narrow green leaves in a densely planted garden bed.

Bulbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Fosteriana Tulips

Tulips are a classic staple of the spring garden. With their bold hues and tall stems, they bring new life to the landscape and make wonderful cut flowers. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has the info you need to grow beautiful Fosteriana tulips.

The Cabbage ‘Red Acre’ plant showcases tightly packed, crinkled leaves in shades of deep purple and reddish-green, culminating in a firm, rounded head.

Edible

What Can You Grow in November? 13 Winter-Hardy Crops to Try

In most North American climates, November is a time of rest for gardeners. If you're missing those garden fresh veggies, there are still some crops that you can grow that will soak up the cold weather. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some delicious veggies to grow in November.

A foggy autumn day reveals a natural country garden featuring vibrant fall color shrubs, a tall evergreen fir tree, a lush green lawn, and a hosta bush with bright orange leaves.

Shrubs

19 Shrubs With Fabulous Fall Color

Is the gorgeous autumn color palette making you long for more warm hues in your landscape? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some of the most colorful shrubs to share. Even if you're working with a smaller space, we have options for you to warm things up during these cooler months.

A focused and close-up shot of the autumn damask roses sprinkled with water droplets in a bright sunlight area outdoors

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Autumn Damask Roses

If you're looking for a rose that keeps blooming into the fall months, look no further than Autumn Damask Roses. The habit is in the name of these wonderful plants! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn about growing Autumn Damask cultivars.

A girl with curly white hair wearing a straw hat embraces a large bowl brimming with freshly picked vegetables, including bell peppers, tomatoes, and carrots.

Edible

15 Colorful Crops Your Kids Will Love to Eat and Harvest

Get your kids helping out in the garden and eating their veggies with these colorful varieties of our favorite veggies! Join Gardening expert and mom Melissa Strauss to read about some of the most colorful and beautiful vegetables that your kids will love to grow and eat.