Jenny Lynch
School
Emerson College, UC San Diego Extension, UF IFAS Extension
Expertise
Houseplants, Gardening, Natural & Homemade Cleaners
- Jenny completed the Master Gardener training program through the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Extension at the University of Florida.
- Her home is a borderline jungle with dozens upon dozens of houseplants filling shelves, hanging above window sills, and covering the entire porch.
- She finds joy in researching a rare plant and then trying her hand at keeping one alive and thriving. Someday soon she hopes to have an outdoor vegetable garden as well.
Experience
As a writer and editor, Jenny revels in the art of crafting sentences and thumbing through the thesaurus for that perfect word. Her work has been featured in Tasting Table, Elephant Journal, Best Self, Raised Vibes, Women on the Road, and Colorado's 5280 Magazine.
Education
Jenny studied theatre production and stage management at Emerson College in Boston, M.A. and copyediting through UC San Diego Extension.
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Stories By Jenny Lynch
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Rhizomes are the bulbous pieces of certain plants where the roots originate. Propagation by rhizome division is the easiest way to produce more plants.
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For a pop of pink in the garden, you can't go wrong with Armeria maritima, also called sea thrift. This guide has all you need to know about planting it.
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The principles of feng shui can be applied to your she-shed in much the same way as your home, except the focus should be on you and you alone.
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From 1874 until 1891, Samuel Clemens, better known by his pseudonym Mark Twain, lived with his family in a grand home in Hartford, Connecticut.
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Orange flowers can liven up your landscape design and attract a wide array of pollinators. Here are the best orange flowers to consider for your garden or yard.
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These tips for growing a healthy garden will ensure you reap a strong sense of achievement along with plenty of fantastic vegetables and flowers.
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Store-bought organic products can be expensive. However, there are plenty of kitchen household items that can be used as a natural fertilizer.
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It is impressive to grow your own food, but how do you choose a garden that works for your space and resources? Our guide answers this question and more.
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Black-eyed Susans are delightfully bright wildflowers that can be seen gracing gardens, fields, and roadways throughout most of the United States.
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Beating the summer heat can be especially hard to do in a wide-open backyard. By growing one of these carefully selected trees you can create some needed shade.
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Owls are mysterious creatures that can add incredible interest to your yard or garden. We help you create an inviting environment for these night hunters.
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Bees are essential to our world, but they can be a nuisance, even dangerous in some cases. For this reason, we present eco-friendly ways to keep them away.
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Culinary ginger is a tropical plant native to southeast Asia and it's one of the most widely cultivated crops in the world. It also happens to be easy to grow.
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Ornamental ginger plants are tropical beauties with unique flowers that emit a sweet and spicy aroma. Here's how to care for them to thrive in your garden.
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The pygmy date palm tree is one of the most popular landscape choices in many US states. Here's how to grow it for an added tropical feel to your yard.
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Tired of deer trampling your yard and damaging your flower beds and fruit trees? Here are some clever tips that will help keep deer out of your yard.
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The semi-evergreen Hong Kong orchid tree is deemed one of the most beautiful plants worldwide. Here's how to grow and care for it, so it thrives in your garden.
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Scientifically known as iresine herbstii, this deep crimson shiny-leafed plant is native to Central and South America, where it is especially common in Brazil.
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Heliconia rostrata is a large flowering tropical plant with an unusual structure. Here's everything you need to know about it before planting one.
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Succulents come in a wide variety of plant types -- from cute little things to plants that grow many feet tall. They're fairly easy to care for.
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The crispy wave fern is a majestic tropical plant that's easy to maintain. Here's how to grow and care for it, so it thrives indoors and outdoors.
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Queen Emma lily is a tropical plant that grows tremendously and beautifies any area with emerald foliage and white and purple blooms. Here's how to care for it.
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The monstera, or the monkey mask plant, is a bold-leafed vine that can gladly take over your home. Here's how to grow and care for it to enjoy it indoors.
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The Clusia rosea autograph tree is known for its leather-like leaves, which can be carved and keep the etchings. Here's how to grow and care for a Clusia rosea.
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Bonsai trees are prominent worldwide and add tranquility to any space. Here's what you need to know about growing and caring for a bonsai tree.
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The bottlebrush tree is an evergreen shrub that blooms with deep red flowers resembling a bottle brush. Here's how to grow and care for it to thrive.
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Wisteria is a gorgeous, magical-looking plant that sports unique, dreamy purple flowers, which dramatically hang from long and scraggly branches.