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Kathy Jentz is an author, podcaster, and founder of the garden magazine The Washington Gardener. When she’s not busy giving talks, attending garden events and hosting her podcast, she’s tending...

I’ve been intending to write a post about Thriving Design’s 2022 Intentions since New Year’s Day, but life – as it does – got in the way. It's so important...

Kendra Odelia Hutchins is a Research Support Specialist and Manager of the Annual Flower Trials at Cornell University. Besides being a part of one of our favorite alma maters (co-owner...

Toni Gattone is a motivational speaker and author of the book, “The Lifelong Gardener, Garden with Ease & Joy at Any Age.” After being in the corporate world, Toni had...

Erica Hernandez now the Controlled Environment Agriculture Technical Specialist at Griffin Greenhouse Supplies and helps growers around the country increase their production. We were lucky enough to chat with Erica...

Mark Winterer is the co-founder and owner of Recover Green Roofs, a design firm based in Boston that specializes in the design, installation, and maintenance of green roofs. They have created green...

Eric Olsen — aka @eric.smarpots —  is the SW Territory Manager for Smart Pots and runs their popular social media accounts. When he’s not busy in the world of Smart Pots, he grows...

Garden expert and media personality Nick Federoff was gracious enough to chat with us about his favorite things to grow, how a fresh tomato sandwich can be an orgasmic experience, the one...

Anne Kuo, known for her hilarious — and informative — Instagram account @realhensofoc, and her popular book The Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens: How to Raise a Happy Backyard Flock,...

We want to see your inventive uses of C-BITEs! With all the awesome photos flooding in from gardeners around the country, we wanted to give you a challenge and opportunity...

As part of Thriving Design’s commitment to donate 1% of our revenue to nonprofits committed to combating food insecurity and environmental justice, Growing Gardens is one of our primary (and...

Shannon Feltus of @UrbanFarmFoods is a food nerd, culinary horticulturist, urban farmer, mom, teacher, and much more. She chatted with us about her gardening roots and everything she learned from her...