Garden Writer & Master Gardener
About Maureen Farmer
Maureen Farmer is a Master Gardener, garden writer, and educator with a particular interest in flowers, vegetables, herbs, and organic gardening.
She has written gardening articles for Organic Authority, Organic Gardens Today Magazine, and a variety of gardening websites and blogs.
Maureen also brings teaching experience to her work, including a for-credit college course on fruit and vegetable production as well as gardening classes offered through adult education and corporate wellness programs.
Her Approach to Gardening
Maureen combines hands-on gardening experience with research and education. Her interests center on growing useful and productive plants, especially vegetables, herbs, and other edible crops, while applying organic gardening methods.
She enjoys researching gardening topics and turning that information into practical guidance that can help home gardeners grow healthier and more productive plants.
Gardening & Teaching Experience
Maureen is a Master Gardener and an avid flower, vegetable, and herb gardener.
She taught a for-credit course on fruit and vegetable production at a local community college, bringing practical gardening knowledge into a classroom setting.
Maureen has also taught gardening classes through adult education programs and corporate wellness curricula.
Garden Writing & Projects
The Farmer's Garden
Maureen is the founder and blogger behind The Farmer's Garden, where her researched weekly posts cover a wide range of gardening topics with a primary focus on growing edible plants.
Airmid's Harvest
Maureen is also the founder of Airmid's Harvest, where she creates handcrafted organic herbal mixes for salad dressings and seasoning dishes.
Areas of Expertise
Maureen's gardening work focuses on edible plants, herbs, organic gardening, and helping gardeners better understand how to grow productive home gardens.
Featured Gardening Articles
Maureen has contributed Plant Addicts guides covering shrub combinations and planting flowering shrubs.
Garden Design
Plants To Mix With Hydrangeas
Plant-selection ideas for combining hydrangeas with complementary plants in the landscape.
Shrub Planting
Planting Azaleas & Rhododendrons
Planting guidance for establishing azaleas and rhododendrons in the landscape.