Read My Current Work

My newest articles appear across several independently owned publications. Each website has its own subject focus, allowing readers to go directly to the topics that interest them most.

Current & Recent External Bylines

In addition to writing for my independently owned websites, I contribute practical gardening and homesteading articles to established print and online publications.

Homesteaders of America Magazine

I contributed seasonal gardening and self-sufficiency articles to Homesteaders of America Magazine. These pieces appeared in the magazine's print editions.

• How to Best Grow a Late Fall & Winter Garden

  Practical guidance for extending the productive gardening season into late fall and winter.

  Fall/Winter 2024
• Homesteading Anywhere

  An encouraging look at how homesteading principles can be practiced wherever a person lives, regardless of property size.

  Spring/Summer 2024
• Preparing the Garden for Spring in the Fall

  Seasonal steps gardeners can take during fall to create a more successful and manageable spring garden.

  Fall/Winter 2023
• Winter Seed Sowing Saves Time Come Spring

  How winter sowing can simplify spring seed starting and work with natural seasonal conditions.

  Spring/Summer 2023

Selected DIY, Craft & Seasonal Articles

Selected articles originally published through Parade.com and other lifestyle outlets. Some older articles are no longer publicly available but remain part of my professional writing history.

• 1 Day 'Til Christmas: Holiday Table Setting Ideas

  Practical decorating ideas for creating an inviting holiday table.

• Homemade Chocolates and Embroidered Wrappers

  A creative Valentine's Day project combining homemade chocolates with personalized embroidered wrappers.

• Elegant, Easy DIY Mardi Gras Centerpiece

  A festive floral centerpiece featuring beads, a fleur-de-lis and a decorative feather mask.

• Create the Perfect Valentine's Day Gift Basket

  A heart-shaped gift basket filled with handmade bath and body products.

• Valentine's Day Bath Salts

  Instructions for creating scented or unscented bath salts using simple ingredients.

• Step-by-Step Tutorial: DIY Pillar Candle

  A practical introduction to making customized pillar candles for gifts or home décor.

• DIY Valentine's Day Etched Glass Vase

  A simple technique for creating a personalized decorative glass vase.

• Valentine's Day Homemade Soap: Tips & Tricks

  Soap-making guidance for creating customized guest soaps and handmade gifts.

• Fall Is Here: Budget-Saving, Eye-Catching Décor Tips

  Affordable seasonal decorating ideas using repurposed materials, thrift-store finds and smart shopping.

• Home Décor on a Budget

  Practical ways to refresh a home by repurposing existing items and shopping thoughtfully.

• Easy Easter Crafts for Budget-Friendly Table Settings

  Affordable Easter crafts and decorating ideas originally published through Cheap Eats & Thrifty Crafts.

Selected Gardening Bylines

A selection of my instructional gardening work originally written for San Francisco Gate Home Guides and Demand Media. Some of these articles now appear through Weekand.

• Varieties of Vine Vegetables

  How growing vegetables vertically can conserve garden space and help reduce pest problems.

• Leaf Disease in Orchids

  Guidance for identifying, preventing and managing common orchid leaf diseases.

• How to Plant Peas in a Damp Towel Overnight in the Fridge

  A simple method for improving pea germination when growing in cool climates.

• When to Plant Bulbs in a Greenhouse

  Practical timing and planting guidance for greenhouse-grown bulbs.

Subjects I Cover

My work combines professional research with personal experience, firsthand testing and decades of practical knowledge.