"Hello there! I'm Melissa, your homestead gardener!"
Melissais a professional gardening expert who has been sharing her knowledge on gardening, self-sufficiency, and homesteading for health and happiness since 2012.
Melissa’s focus is on gardening, homesteading, soil, and water management systems for a healthier ecosystem and a positive environmental impact.
Melissa has a degree in environmental studies. She is a living plant leader with WWF, and she is certified in landscape design, rain gardens, soil management, and microbiomes. Her knowledge surrounding gardening and the environment is extensive and reliable.
Melissa is also the author of Blooms & Reflections: An Annual Gardening Journal and An Inspired Life: A Gratitude Journal (Available on Amazon).
"I created Your Homestead Gardener as a place to share my knowledge and love of gardening with others. I hope that you'll find something useful here whether you're a beginner gardener or an experienced homesteader."