Trusted by leading home, gardening and lifestyle publications
Over the years, my work and expertise have been featured by national and international publications covering gardening, home improvement, sustainable living and lifestyle.
Whether contributing original articles or sharing practical expertise as a featured source, my goal is always the same: to provide clear, accurate and genuinely useful information backed by real-world experience. Below are some of the publications that have featured, quoted or published my work.
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Selected Features
Quoted as Gardening Expert
Shared practical advice on helping children develop a lifelong connection with nature through gardening and outdoor exploration.
Featured Expert
Contributed expert advice on choosing shrubs that provide structure, seasonal interest and curb appeal.
Featured Expert
Contributed expert gardening advice on choosing practical garden projects to suit different schedules, helping homeowners create beautiful outdoor spaces regardless of the time they have available.
Featured Expert
Shared practical gardening advice on adapting gardens for people with limited mobility, including accessible design ideas, raised beds and techniques to make gardening easier and more enjoyable.
Featured Expert
Contributed expert advice on encouraging children to explore nature through gardening, wildlife and outdoor activities, helping families build lasting connections with the natural world.
Author
Wrote an original feature exploring how to start a backyard plant nursery, covering propagation, business planning and practical techniques for growing plants on a small scale.
More Features
- Author – Thompson & Morgan – Top 10 Hardy Perennial Herbs to Plant Once and Harvest for Years
- Featured Expert – Domain – Five ways to pay an extra $100 off your home loan every week
- Author – Mother Earth News – Propagating Tropical Plants
- Author – Lac Qui Parle County Website – Try These Useful Repurposing Projects for 5-Gallon Buckets
- Featured Expert – Gardening Etc. – National Garden Bureau’s Bulb of the Year 2023 revealed
About Elle
Hi, I’m Elle Meager, Founder & Editor of Outdoor Happens and Aussie Roots.
For more than 20 years I’ve worked in horticulture, sustainable living and digital publishing. I previously owned and operated Lush Plants Nursery, a specialist edible and tropical plant nursery supplying customers throughout Australia, and have since built two online publications dedicated to practical gardening, homesteading and self-sufficiency.
My work combines hands-on experience with professional editing and research, helping readers make confident decisions through clear, accurate and practical advice.
Qualifications
- Diploma of Editing (Distinction)
- Bachelor of Management
- Master Gardener
- Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC)
- Certificate of Sustainable Agriculture
- Advanced Certificate in Naturopathy
- Certified Nutrition Coach
- Nature-Based Therapy Practitioner
Areas of Expertise
- Gardening
- Homesteading
- Sustainable living
- Horticulture
- Permaculture
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Tropical food production
- Small-scale farming
- Backyard livestock
- Outdoor living