Ellen Riley

Experience

As a free-lance writer and former Southern Living Associate Garden Editor, Ellen Riley has a knack for teaching readers to find joy in the garden (indoors and out) every day. Her approach is based on simplicity, ease, and success. When not in the garden, find her in the kitchen preparing the day's harvest or arranging a few flowers to share. Her latest adventure offers 4 hands-on gardening workshops in the Nashville area.

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Articles & Recipes

Our Top Tips for Arranging Indoor Plants

Once you know how to arrange indoor plants, you'll see how they can bring life and joy to every room in your home.

5 Piece Lead-Free the Lord Dudley Whiskey Decanter Set in Leather Gift Box with 4 Glasses

10 Whiskey Decanters You Need on Your Shelf

It's time to add a classy whiskey decanter (or two!) to your home bar. Let's show off that whiskey, bourbon and scotch in style.

How to Freeze and Store Nectarines

Summer is fleeting and so are its luscious stone fruits. But freezing nectarines will provide sun-drenched flavor when winter's dreary days arrive. It's easy to do with our handy tips.