Susan Patterson is a freelance writer with over fifteen years of writing experience. She has a passion for sharing knowledge in hopes of making a positive difference in the lives of others. She is a homeschooling mother of three who lives in a small town, in southeastern Virginia, on a five-acre urban homestead.
Susan is a Master Gardener and a sustainable living researcher who is always on the lookout for ways to simplify and make environmentally conscious decisions. With a background in nutrition and extensive knowledge of whole foods and wellness, Susan incorporates sustainable living practices that will improve the health of her family while reducing their carbon footprint.
Susan has a degree in Recreation and Leisure studies from the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario Canada.
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Feng Shui Your Bedroom for Optimal PeacePrinciples of balance and optimization that lead to rest and relaxation....
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The Good Kind of Pests: What to Keep Indoors and OutKeep these 5 bugs around to eliminate harmful insects, control disease, produce food and more....
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How to Make a Sandbox With Your KidsA project they can build and then build castles in....
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What to Prune in What Season: Evergreens, Deciduous Trees, Flowers and BerriesMostly, you're waiting for mid-winter....
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How to Build Your Very Own Igloo6 steps to a literally cool family project....
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No Dig GardensNo need for a shovel, or to stoop when you plant or harvest....
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Make Your Home Inviting and Safe with Landscape LightingUse lights for security, safety and beauty....
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5 Things You Can Do Now to Improve Your Home's Curb AppealIt doesn't cost an arm and a leg to make your home more welcoming....
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How to Make a Bog GardenTurn a mud puddle into the pride of your yard....
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Get the Most out of Your Flowers, Indoors and Out7 things to know, whether your flowers are in your garden or in your house....
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Growing and Caring for African VioletsThey bloom with a cheery consistency....
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5 Ways to Improve Kitchen LightingIlluminate the workspace where you spend copious time....
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What Is Shabby Chic?Shabby chic is a style that leaves lots of room for your own unique tastes and decorating touch...
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What to Prune in What Season: Flowering Trees and ShrubsHow to pick your moment....
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How to Avoid Chiggers and Treat Chigger BitesLearn how to keep these pests away or how to soothe the itch of their bites if you can't....
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How to Harvest Bell PeppersWhether you want them green, red or yellow, here's how to gather your crop....
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Small Trees for the Urban HomesteadBring a little green into your personal cityscape....
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10 Superbly Satisfying Summer Flowering ShrubsFlowering shrubs can provide a rainbow of color....
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Build a Garden Trellis for Vegetables, Vines and FlowersGarden trellises are functional as well as beautiful....
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Vertical Garden: Growing IndoorsBuild and maintain an indoor living wall in just 5 steps....
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Recycled Pallet Projects, Part 2: Repurposing Shipping Pallets in Your Outdoor SpaceA handy, cheap (or free) resource to enhance your home....
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6 Ways to Modernize Your Outdoor SpaceFrom bold to subtle, each change brings exciting elements....
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6 Reasons to Grow VerticalHydroponics and soil-free growing mediums have made it possible to grow all kinds of plants ver...
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Caring for an Arborvitae TreeHave a healthy and lush plant that lasts for years....
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How to Repel CrowsWhat do you do when invaded by ravens?...
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Growing Pinto Beans IndoorsFrom seed to pot in 8 steps....
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7 Ultimate Window Cleaning TipsErase the dirty barrier to the outdoors....
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The Efficiency of Ancient Passive Heating and Cooling TechniquesGreen solutions to one of our most basic needs....
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Have You Heard of a Fireplace Draft Stopper?It might not be as fun as it sounds, but it can save you a lot of money....
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3 Creative Ways to Light Your Home Using Upcycled MaterialsYou're gonna throw that out? You've got the free makings for a lamp in your recycling bin....
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Guide to Planting Crepe MyrtlePlant for its fast-growing, multi-stemmed, colorful charm....
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DIY Bathroom Renovation Tips to Save Your Sanity and WalletAffordable solutions for bathroom renovations....
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How to Love and Stay Safe in an Older CarNot everyone can afford a brand new car. Keep your baby from becoming a clunker....
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Upcycle to OrganizeTurn old clutter into new clean....
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Here’s Every Plant That Attracts ButterfliesWelcome the most magical and beautiful insects to your yard....
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7 Alternative Kitchen Storage IdeasFind new storage alternatives using a new perspective....
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A Classic Look a New Way: Wood Grain TilesHarder than hardwood, and will last even longer....
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How to Create a Small Reading NookMake a little reading nook in just six steps....
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Weeping Cherry Tree PruningWeeping cherry trees are a beautiful tree....
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How to Downsize Room-by-RoomMaximize space by minimizing clutter with these easy-to-follow downsizing tips....
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It's Cold Out There: Stay Safe While You Work or Play OutsideJust because it's cold doesn't mean you're not overheating....
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How to Hide Kitchen Clutter10 ways to find your kitchen again....
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Organize Those Places You Hate to Look AtPay special attention to those areas in your home that you can easily conceal from neighbors an...
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How to Plant and Grow Rose of SharonIt's a fairly easy task that only takes a little time....
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5 Gazania Flower Care TipsGazania flowers can blossom to their fullest if you follow these tips for their care....
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Identifying and Treating Broad Bean DiseasesLook out for rust and chocolate spot disease....
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How to Harvest SoybeansFrom testing for ripeness, to storage and snacking....
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Aquaponics: Good Grow Bed MediaFour growing media options for your aquaponics system....
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Beet Transplanting TipsYou need to know three things to get this job done....
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How to Identify Fruit TreesThere are 6 types of fruit tree. Can you tell a drupe from a pepo?...
