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Author: Elle Meager

Elle, the founder and visionary behind Outdoor Happens, is a seasoned horticulturist with over 25 years of hands-on experience. She's not just any gardener; she's a plant whisperer who ran her own nursery specializing in edible plants and fruit trees. With 15 years in permaculture design, she's transformed spaces from local schools to restaurants, promoting sustainable living and healthy eating.

Her work has caught the eye of major media outlets like Bob Vila, NBC News, The Washington Post, and more. She's a proud member of PINA, the Organic Farmer's Association, and the American Horticultural Society. But she doesn't just keep her wisdom stateside; she's a global green thumb, having worked on organic farms from Spain to Australia, revitalizing lands and designing self-sustaining ecosystems.

Whether it's turning a depleted Spanish farm into a permaculture paradise or setting up a biodynamic farm in Holland, Elle's mission is to make the world a greener, more sustainable place. She's a qualified permaculture teacher with diplomas in horticulture and naturopathy, and her passions range from herbalism and fermentation to animal husbandry and beyond. Elle lives the life she preaches, residing on a farm teeming with vegetable gardens, food forests, cows, sheep, horses, and chickens.

Many beautiful pumpkins and squash gourds harvested from the garden.

23 Best Pumpkin Cultivars For Growing In Your Home Garden | From Decorative To Delicious!

The best pumpkin cultivars offer so much more than just autumn décor! Pumpkins are culinary treasures, pollinator magnets, and garden showstoppers all rolled into one. These versatile plants attract beneficial bees with their bright yellow blooms and produce fruits that…

Yummy garlic onions and various root crops on a wooden table.

23 Best Root Crops For A Healthy And Hardy Survival Garden | Carrots, Parsnips, And Sunchokes!

The best root crops for home gardens deliver incredible kitchen versatility, vitamin-packed nutrition, and flavors that transform ordinary meals into comforting, hearty feasts. These delicious underground treasures also offer superb shelf lives and sustainable growing habits. Many even double as…

Delicious and red nectarines growing in the summer garden.

The Ultimate Guide To Growing Nectarine Trees In Your Backyard! (From Seeds Or Grafts!)

Growing nectarines is like having a slice of summer paradise right in your backyard – and learning how to grow nectarine trees from seed makes it practically free! These gorgeous, sun-loving trees are surprisingly forgiving for beginners, reward you with…

Beautiful veggie garden with mixed shade and sunlight.

30 Beautiful And Beneficial Plants That Grow In The Shade | Herbs, Veggies, Fruits, And Shrubs!

Think shade means giving up on fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, and gorgeous flowers? Think again! These 30 incredible plants that grow in the shade will turn those problem spots into your garden’s most productive and beautiful areas. We cover the…

Lovely green cabbages growing with beautiful and colorful flowers.

23 Beneficial Companion Flowers For Your Vegetable Garden – Sunflowers, Bee Balm, And Butterfly Bush!

Forget boring garden designs that look like agricultural fields. Our list of the best companion flowers for vegetable gardens will transform your growing space into a buzzing, blooming paradise that works harder than you do! These blooms add eye candy,…

Lovely dog sitting near raised garden bed in the backyard garden.

15 Essential June Homesteading Tasks – Summer Flowers, Fruit Trees, And Butterfly Gardens!

June is like a golden hour for homesteaders and gardeners. It’s when spring’s hard work transforms our landscapes into a floriferous, fragrant, and fruitful paradise. But before we kick back and savor the season, a few critical chores call for…

Homemade garden salad with tomatoes and lettuce plus orange nasturtium flowers.

21 Delicious Edible Flowers For Growing In Your Garden – Sage, Dandelions, And Calendula!

Looking to transform your flower garden into an edible utopia? These edible flowers are your secret weapon for creating a stunning food forest or jumpstarting an edible garden from scratch. They’re also pollinator magnets that’ll bring bees, butterflies, and beneficial…

Gorgeous apple tree strewn with delicious red apples in a beautiful garden.

31 Easiest Fruits To Grow In Home Gardens – Alpine Strawberries, Figs, And Pawpaws!

Ready to transform your yard into a delicious fruit production paradise? We penned an epic list of the 31 easiest fruits to grow in your backyard or food forest. These easy-to-grow fruits can kickstart your summer garden from scratch and…

Lovely Moroccan mint growing in gray pots alongside other potted herbs.

How To Easily Grow Mint Plants In Pots – Delicious Spearmint, Chocolate Mint, And Pineapple Mint!

Growing mint in pots is one of the easiest ways to kickstart your herb garden. Growing potted mint is also highly rewarding! Mint is a resilient, fragrant herb with many benefits, notably tasty homemade tea, herbal infusions, culinary uses, and…

Lovely red gladiolus flower growing alongside deep green leaves.

22 Best Summer Garden Flowers To Plant In May And June | dahlias, Marigolds, And Gladiolus!

May and June are the best months to plan and plant your summer flower garden in many US growing zones. As frost threats recede and soil warms, these months offer ideal conditions to establish flowers that thrive through summer’s heat….

Blackberries growing on the green shrub with grass in the background.

How To Grow Gorgeous Blackberry Shrubs From Seed, Cuttings, Or Suckers!

Dreaming of juicy, sun-warmed blackberries plucked from your garden? Then read our blackberry growing guide! We show how to grow blackberries from seeds, suckers, or cuttings. Either method can transform your backyard into a delicious berry paradise that will enrich…

Free-range white leghorn chicken snacking and foraging in the backyard garden.

The Ultimate Leghorn Chicken Guide! – Cost, Uses, Origin, And 300+ Yearly Eggs!

Meet the lovely Leghorn chicken breed! Leghorns are slim but fruitful chickens that lay over 300+ delicious, white eggs yearly. Their Mediterranean roots shine through in their flair, feathers, and fierce productivity. They’re also hunting experts and will happily hunt…

Idyllic rock garden with yellow pink purple and red flowers.

24 Best Rock Garden Plants And Flowers For A Stunning Low-Maintenance Landscape!

Rock gardens can transform any shady yard corner into a colorful, blooming paradise! We made an epic list of the 24 best rock garden plants and flowers to help you start. These beautiful garden gems thrive on neglect and are…

Lovely Hidcote lavender flowers blooming in the garden.

How To Grow Beautiful Lavender Flowers From Seed In Your Backyard Garden!

So you’ve decided to grow lavender from seed? Get ready for a rewarding journey! These majestic purple blooms look gorgeous in any garden. They also support pollinators, provide calming aromatherapy benefits, and have countless culinary possibilities. While lavender can be…

Seat and table in a gorgeous garden with Heleniums and Dahlias in flower beds.

23 Gorgeous Shrubs, Flowers, And Plants For A Cottage Garden – Daisies, Sweet Peas, And Phlox!

Cottage gardens offer more than cozy aesthetics. They can also provide wildlife support, an extended blooming season, reduced water usage, and increased biodiversity! But which plants create that sought-after cottage garden charm? Here’s your ultimate guide to the 23 best…

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