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Madison Moulton

Madison is a writer, editor and life-long plant lover. After discovering an obsession with indoor gardening, she transformed her passion for plants into a career, contributing to various online and print publications in the gardening sphere. Through her writing, Madison hopes to encourage new gardeners to garden with the plants and the planet in mind.

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Houseplants

Essential Boston Fern Winter Care Tips

Boston ferns need special attention during the winter months when indoor conditions work against their tropical nature. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares essential care adjustments to keep your Boston fern healthy and lush through the cold season.

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Houseplants

How to Save a Dying Spider Plant

Spider plants are known for being nearly indestructible, but even these resilient houseplants can struggle when conditions go wrong. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to diagnose what's causing your spider plant to decline and the steps to nurse it back to health.

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Houseplants

How to Grow Spider Plants in Water

Spider plants are one of the easiest houseplants to propagate, and growing them in water is simple and rewarding. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to root spider plant plantlets in water, creating new plants without soil or complicated equipment.

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Edible

5 Easy Fixes for Yellow, Floppy Microgreens

Yellow, weak microgreens are a common frustration for new growers, but the problems are usually easy to fix. Gardening expert Madison Moulton identifies five common causes of poor microgreen growth and explains how to solve each one for healthier, more vibrant harvests.

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Edible

How to Grow a Salad Garden in January

Fresh salad greens in the middle of winter might sound impossible, but with the right setup and variety choices, January can be a productive month for growing. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to grow a salad garden in January, whether you're gardening indoors, in a greenhouse, or outside in milder climates.

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Seeds

Seed Starting Under Lights: Getting a Jump on Winter Growing

Starting seeds indoors during winter gives you a head start on the growing season and expands the possibilities of what you can grow. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to use grow lights for winter seed starting, from choosing what to plant to transplanting healthy seedlings.

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Composting

How to Compost Your Christmas Tree

After the holidays, your Christmas tree doesn't need to end up in a landfill. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to compost your tree, turning it into valuable organic matter for your garden while reducing waste.

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Gardening Inspiration

2026 Gardening Trends to Try Now

Garden trends are constantly evolving, reflecting changes in how we think about our outdoor spaces. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explores 9 trends shaping gardens in 2026, from wildlife-friendly choices to bold design statements you can try in your own backyard.