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About Gardomist

We are a team of passionate home gardeners and horticulture writers committed to making reliable, practical growing knowledge accessible to everyone.

Our Story

Gardomist was founded by a group of lifelong garden enthusiasts who were frustrated by the gap between the gardening advice available online and what actually works in a real backyard. Too much of what circulates on the internet is vague, recycled, or written by people who have never held a trowel.

We set out to build something different: a gardening resource rooted in genuine growing experience, where every tip has been tested in real soil and every guide is written with the specific challenges of home gardeners in mind.

Based in Owensboro, Kentucky, our team writes from experience in a range of growing conditions. We understand the realities of variable weather, limited space, busy schedules, and the learning curve every new gardener faces. Our goal is to meet you where you are and help you grow with confidence.

Since launching, Gardomist has grown to serve tens of thousands of readers each month. We are proud to have helped beginners harvest their first tomatoes, experienced growers improve their soil, and everyone in between find more joy in their gardens.

Lush productive garden with raised beds and green plants

What We Stand For

Our values guide every article we publish and every recommendation we make.

Accuracy Above All

Every piece of advice we publish is grounded in established horticultural knowledge and practical experience. We do not publish claims we cannot support with evidence or direct growing experience.

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Sustainability First

We believe in working with natural processes rather than against them. Our guidance prioritises organic methods, soil health, water conservation, and approaches that support garden biodiversity.

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Accessible to Everyone

Gardening should not be intimidating. We write for beginners without oversimplifying for experienced growers, and we cover a range of budgets, spaces, and skill levels.

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Always Current

Horticulture is a continuously evolving field. We regularly review and update our content to reflect current best practices, new research, and seasonal relevance.

Meet Our Contributors

Gardomist content is written and reviewed by real gardeners with hands-on growing experience.

Sarah Mitchell, senior editor at Gardomist

Sarah Mitchell

Senior Editor & Vegetable Specialist

15 years growing vegetables in Kentucky. Certified Master Gardener.

James Harlow, horticulture writer at Gardomist

James Harlow

Horticulture Writer & Soil Expert

Soil scientist and composting enthusiast. Writes about soil health and organic gardening.

Linda Park, flowers and ornamentals contributor

Linda Park

Flowers & Ornamentals Contributor

Passionate flower gardener with a focus on native plants and pollinators.

Tom Richards, herb garden and container specialist

Tom Richards

Herb & Container Garden Specialist

Urban gardener focused on maximising growing space in small gardens and containers.

Have a Question or Suggestion?

We love hearing from our readers. Whether you have a gardening question, want to share what is growing in your garden, or have feedback for us, we would like to hear from you.

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