Rachel Craft
Location
Boulder, Colorado
School
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
Expertise
Gardening, Thrifted Decor, Sustainable Living
- Rachel has been a gardener of all trades for the last decade, working with everything from fruits and vegetables to bonsai and air plants.
- Having learned the challenges of gardening in the desert, she's in the process of building a drought-tolerant xeriscape in her backyard.
- She is a proud mom to two dogs, ten saltwater fish, and several dozen houseplants.
Experience
Since leaving her engineering job in 2022 to pursue her love of writing, Rachel has written for a variety of magazines and blogs. Her articles on lifestyle, home, and travel topics have appeared in places like Going, ROVA, Apartment Advisor, and Times of the Islands. Rachel is also a professional writer of children's and teen fiction; her stories are often inspired by her love of plants and the outdoors.
Education
Rachel has a bachelor's degree in materials science and engineering from Case Western Reserve University, where she minored in English. She has also worked as a reporter, copy editor, and eventually EIC of her school's newspaper, The Observer.
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Stories By Rachel Craft
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Do you want to freshen up an old wrought iron railing, outdoor furniture set, or light fixture? Discover some tips on how to paint this material correctly.
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Is your snake plant drooping, bent, oversized, or discolored? If so, you'll need to prune some of the leaves. Find out how to do so to keep the plant healthy.
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Once spring rolls around, you may find that your yard looks lifeless. Discover a crucial lawn care step you should complete every year to enliven your yard.