Heather Blackmore

25 years of professional experience writing and editing about gardening
Two-time recipient of the Garden Writers Association Silver Award (now GardenComm) for garden media
Creator of Here She Grows, a site focused on gardening tips and tricks, as well as Heather's personal gardening adventures
Former Garden Field Editor for Better Homes & Gardens, Country Gardens and Living the Country Life
Former University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener

Experience

Heather is an award-winning garden writer and photographer living in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, a Zone 5B gardening climate. She loves all aspects of gardening, from selecting trees, shrubs and perennials for her suburban home to growing fruits and veggies in her raised beds. As Taste of Home’s gardening writer, Heather is passionate about helping people navigate the ups and downs of backyard gardening, whether it’s providing guidance on solving vegetable garden problems to choosing the best hydrangea variety. She hopes that by sharing her knowledge, she’ll inspire people of all ages and abilities to get into gardening.

Education

University of Illinois-Chicago, bachelor's in communication, journalism and related programs

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