Melinda Myers

Gardening and Horticulture Expert

Melinda Myers

Has more than 30 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books, including Can’t Miss Small Space Gardening. She hosts the nationally syndicated “Melinda’s Garden Moment” TV &radio segments which air on over 115 TV and radio stations throughout the U.S. and Canada.

She is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and writes the twice-monthly “Gardeners’ Questions” newspaper column. Melinda also has a column in Gardening How-To magazine as well as Wisconsin Gardening magazine. Melinda hosted “The Plant Doctor” radio program for over 20 years as well as seven seasons of Great Lakes Gardener on PBS.

She has written articles for Better Homes and Gardens and Fine Gardening and was a columnist and contributing editor for Backyard Living magazine. Melinda has a master’s degree in horticulture, is a certified arborist, and was a horticulture instructor with tenure.

Melinda Myers in the flowers.


"As a low maintenance eco-friendly gardener I use Milorganite for all my gardening needs. I recommend this goof-proof fertilizer to both beginning and experienced gardeners. The organic nitrogen is slow release and non-burning. Plus the phosphorous is non-leaching, staying put for grass, shrubs, and plants to use.

Research shows that as the microorganisms break down the Milorganite, they also aid in releasing naturally occurring phosphorous and potassium that is bound to the soil, making it more readily available for plant uptake."

- Melinda Myers

Melinda's Most Recent Posts

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Learn what late additions to your vegetable garden will yield tasty results this fall.
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Grow a Smoothie garden filled with all your favorite ingredients and boost the flavor and nutrition of your daily diet.
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Use straw bale gardening to add productive garden space and raise your planting bed. With straw bales, you can create a garden in areas with poor soil.
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Join the celebration and make a difference on Earth Day, April 22nd, and every day. Learn seven things you can do to help the environment.
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Let go of trying to make children perfect gardeners. Instead get them excited about the parts of gardening they love, and help them reap the many benefits.
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Learn how to make simple dishes made from garden fresh vegetables filled with edibles that your guests can harvest and enjoy with their meal or favorite beverage.