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Lauren Landers

Lauren Landers

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Lauren Landers is a full-time freelance writer specializing in organic gardening and sustainability. With a B.A. in English, she's been writing professionally for more than 10 years, and she developed a passion for gardening and low-impact living after purchasing and running her own organic farm. Lauren's articles have appeared on gardening.org and in Better Homes and Gardens. As a former librarian, she also writes about books, and her work has appeared in publications including BookScouter.

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How to Use Rice Water on Plants to Make Your Garden Thrive

Reduce kitchen waste and grow a healthier garden—both indoors and out!—by making your own rice water for plants

How to Use Banana Water for Plants to Make Your Garden Flourish

Give your leafy friends a boost with a homemade batch of banana water for plants

All 33 Elin Hilderbrand Books in Order

Get ready for Elin Hilderbrand's newest novel by catching up on her most popular summer beach reads to date