Amanda is most comfortable with soil under her fingernails. She holds an M.Sc. in agronomy and a B.Sc. in horticultural science, and has been gardening for over a decade.
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Amanda Shiffler
Regular Contributor · 44 articles
M.Sc. Agronomy · B.Sc. Horticultural Science
Articles by Amanda
How to grow watercress indoors (beginner-friendly)
Everything you need to know about liquid seaweed fertilizer
How to use lavender: from garden to kitchen, health, and beyond
The 16 easiest herbs to grow indoors: a beginner’s guide
How to care for your indoor lavender
How to grow lavender indoors (beginner-friendly)
How to grow lemongrass indoors
How to grow basil indoors (beginner-friendly)
How to grow Thai basil indoors
How to grow dill indoors
How to grow mint indoors
How to grow cilantro indoors
How to pick the best pot for growing herbs
How to grow avocados indoors
How to grow St. John’s Wort indoors
How to grow stevia indoors
13 most aromatic herbs to grow
How to grow Rosemary indoors
How to effectively treat and avoid indoor garden pests
15 rare herbs you should consider growing in your garden
What is root rot: How to identify, treat, and prevent
How to grow Bay Laurel indoors: Everything you need to know to get started
How to grow catnip: The complete guide
What you need to know to grow herbs indoors during winter
How to test the pH of soil in 4 ways
The complete guide to growing savory indoors
Houseplant mold: Identify, remove, and prevent unwanted mold on indoor plants
Why herbs bolt and how to stop it
The ultimate guide to composting at home
Vermiculite: Uses for growing plants, safety, and comparison to Perlite
What is coconut coir? How it is made, what it does, and how to use it
What is perlite good for? Uses, types, and comparing growing media
What is peat moss? What it does, and how it compares with coir
How to grow fresh lettuce indoors: 4 common types
Grow sage indoors: Supplies, methods, and tips
The ultimate guide to the best growing media for indoor herbs
Your guide to the best indoor lighting for growing herbs
How to sterilize soil: The ultimate guide for every treatment
Fertilizer for herbs: Benefits, types, and how to fertilize
How and when to prune your herbs
The best herbs to grow in low light
How to group indoor herbs together for the best results
How to grow the best herbs indoors
