Juliet Yates

Juliet is the Managing Editor of Gardenia Organic, a writer, and a gardening enthusiast. Originally from the UK, she is now based in the mountains of Western Canada. She grows vegetables for self-sufficiency, flowers for hummingbirds, and runs a ranch. She loves learning new things and appreciates all the team teaches her! She is passionate about sustainable living, food preserving, eating homegrown veggies, and her dogs and horses.

Flowers With Negative Meanings

Juliet Yates

Did you know that behind the vibrant blooms and floral fragrance of beautiful flowers, there exists a shadowy language that speaks of melancholy, betrayal, and sorrow?
How to Get Rid of Mealybugs: Expert Tips and Solution

Juliet Yates

Mealybugs are small insects that are notorious for infesting a variety of plants. Learn how to get rid of mealybugs with our tips and solutions.
Everything You Need To Know About Woodpeckers In Missouri

Juliet Yates

Learn all you need to know – including habitat, behavior, and viewing tips – about the wonderful woodpeckers in Missouri!
Everything You Need To Know About Woodpeckers In Wisconsin

Juliet Yates

Learn all you need to know – including habitat, behavior, and viewing tips – about the wonderful woodpeckers in Wisconsin!
Bug Spray For Yard & Eco-Friendly Alternatives

Juliet Yates

Is bug spray for yard necessary? Here we explore options and discuss eco-friendly and natural pest control alternatives to help you enjoy your outdoor spaces.
9 Plants That Love Epsom Salts

Juliet Yates

This inexpensive item could be just what you need to help your plants grow greener, healthier, and have more blooms!
Is An Onion A Fruit Or Vegetable?

Juliet Yates

Sometimes people wonder if onions are a fruit because planting them produces more onions. But fruits contain seeds and onions don’t, so they are vegetables.
Best Outdoor Wall Decor Ideas

Juliet Yates

Outdoor walls are the perfect blank canvas for your ideas. Giving your outdoor walls a make-over creates a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere. It also enhances the curb appeal of your property!
Identifying Squash Plants By Leaves

Juliet Yates

Did you know that you can identify squash plants by their leaves? Their size, shape, color, and texture can give clues to what type of squash they are. Learn how to identify squash plants by leaves with our easy squash plant leaf identification guide!
Wild Peacocks In The US: Stunning Escapees Or Native Birds?

Juliet Yates

There is nothing quite as magnificent as a peacock with its extravagant fan of colorful tail feathers. If you have encountered one of these majestic creatures strutting around an urban neighborhood, you may have wondered “Are peacocks native to the U.S.?”