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Shelley Hoose
Master Gardener, Oregon
I am a long-time DIY'er and also a gardener with a Master Gardening certificate here in Eugene, OR. I've been writing and editing stories on gardening, home improvement and other topics for 20+ years.

Education & Training: BA, Journalism, University of Southern California

Works As: Owner/Operator at The Agile Pen LLC (theagilepen.com)

Experienced In: home maintenance & repairs, get crafty, carpentry & remodeling

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By Shelley Hoose
Tree with autumn color
Prepping Your Garden (and Trees) for Winter
Home Sweet Home
By Shelley Hoose
Giant pots of mums of all colors and sizes
Beginner's Guide to Mums (and How to Make Mums Last)
Home Sweet Home
By Shelley Hoose
Landscape of autumn leaves in a park
Best Shrubs and Trees to Plant in Fall
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By Shelley Hoose
Iron fence and rose
Choosing Plants for Garden Rooms
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By Shelley Hoose
Blueberries in the fall
Best Flowers and Shrubs for Late Summer and Early Fall Color
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Beautiful black metal garden trellis with green plants
Creating Garden Pathways (to a Hidden Escape)
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By Shelley Hoose
A patio separated from a lawn by an apple tree and trellis.
How to Design a Garden With Separate Rooms
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By Shelley Hoose
A succession of small garden rooms: a deck leading to a patio leading to a grassy lawn.
Garden Rooms — Creating a Garden of Surprise
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By Shelley Hoose
Tomatoes of many colors on a counter.
Beginner's Guide to Heirloom Tomatoes
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By Shelley Hoose
Lot of houseplants growing on window sill. From left: Ardisia crenata, Euphorbia leuconeura, Spathiphyllum, Asplenium nidus, Aloe vera, Dracaena angolensis.
10 Best Low-Light Indoor Plants
Home Sweet Home
By Shelley Hoose
How to Grow Christmas Palms From Seeds
Let's Celebrate
By Shelley Hoose
How to Refresh Pine Wreaths
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By Shelley Hoose
How to Extend the Life of Boxwood Wreath
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