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Wendy Moulton

Wendy has been in the publishing industry for most of her career. She has been involved in editing three gardening books, but most of her work is published in magazines, with topics on general gardening and growing to eat. She is also the editor of a ‘braai’ magazine, which focuses on outdoor cooking and entertaining.

A close-up shot of a person's hand holding a flowering plant's sprouting tubers that is one process on how to overwinter begonias

Flowers

How to Overwinter Tuberous Begonias For Next Year

Often planted as an annual in a shade garden, tuberous begonias with their bright big rose-like flowers can also be used as a perennial. These types form underground tubers that can be lifted in the fall to store and are safe for growing in the following season. Find out how to overwinter your tuberous begonias for next year. Garden expert Wendy Moulton will take you through the steps to get it right.

Divide hydrangeas using healthy plants, with many heads of dainty flowers with various colors in a sunny area

Shrubs

How to Divide Hydrangeas in 6 Simple Steps

Hydrangeas are quite easy to divide and replant to increase their numbers. The more common varieties of big-leaf hydrangeas are easy and rewarding to divide. Follow these simple steps to learn how to do this with Wendy Moulton.

Wilting petunias still looking healthy with bright purple petals with white spots placed in a container in the garden

Plant Problems

9 Ways to Save Wilting Petunias

Petunias growing in a garden setting or in pots and hanging baskets will quickly let you know they need help by wilting. Wendy Moulton discusses the problems, how to save plants from wilting, and how to fix them when they are a bit stressed.

A close-up of dried black flower buds scattered on a smooth, dark surface.

Seeds

How to Save Petunia Seeds For Next Year

You can save petunia seeds if you allow them to dry out on the plant and collect and store them correctly for planting the following season. Wendy Moulton will take you through the simple steps to do this and enjoy free petunias in the next couple of seasons.

A lush cluster of Prunella vulgaris plants, showcasing their small, purple flowers set against vibrant green foliage.

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Self-Heal

Self-heal is a very useful perennial herb for the herb garden. It’s edible and has many healing properties. It also grows well and has pretty purple flowers that bees and butterflies love. Learn more about growing these plants with Wendy Moulton as she explains the basics of getting it right.

One of many market express turnips, still buried in soil appearing dark brown shaded by the leaves of the crop

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Market Express’ Turnips

The new varieties of Brassica rapa, like ‘Market Express’, are full of flavor and can be eaten raw. Add this easy-to-grow vegetable to your list for fresh, crunchy roots for salads and sandwiches. Wendy Moulton will take you through all the care instructions for growing the new-era turnip in the vegetable garden.

The Arabica Coffee tree features glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of vibrant red berries, known as 'cherries', ripening from green to deep red.

Edible

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Arabica Coffee Plants

The popular caffeinated drink consumed by billions of people daily comes from the beans of the coffee plant. Out of the many varieties of coffee in the world, it is Arabica that provides nearly 80% of the world’s daily coffee fix. In this article, gardening expert Wendy Moulton shares how to grow and care for this stunning tree at home.

Calathea ‘Medallion’ leaves, showcasing their lush, broad oval shape with intricate patterns in vibrant green, white, and purple hues. The elegant foliage adds a touch of natural beauty to any indoor space.

Houseplants

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Calathea ‘Medallion’

We are fascinated by Calathea ‘Medallion’ because of its intense and detailed leaf colors, patterns, and circadian rhythms, which cause it to fold up its leaves at night for a bit of sleep. Join gardening expert Wendy Moulton as she gives tips on caring for Calathea 'Medallion'.