Candina Jordan - House Digest

Location

Southern Appalachia

School

University Of South Carolina

Expertise

Budget Home Renovation, Hummingbirds, Gardening From Seeds

Candina's love for gardening began when she brought home a sunflower plant in a paper cup in preschool. However, she now focuses on techniques such as square foot gardening and attracting pollinators.
When she's not out working in the garden, she spends her time inside, renovating her home by tackling one 90s-era builder-grade feature at a time.
Her intense interest in mushrooms often finds her in the woods at night with a UV flashlight.

Experience

Candina has been a professional writer and photographer for over 10 years. Her writing often combines her love of science and nature. In addition to home and garden topics, she covers art, science, tech, and social and environmental issues relevant to southern Appalachia. She's currently a professional member of the National Association of Science Writers. Her work has appeared on WebMD, Yahoo Canada, local newspapers, and other online publications.

Education

Candina has a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and studio art from the University of South Carolina.

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Stories By Candina Jordan

Garden

Garden By Candina Jordan

How To DIY A Garden Storage Space Without A Shed

If you need a space to store all your garden tools and supplies, there's one solution that's much cheaper and easier than building a backyard shed.
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Design

Design By Candina Jordan

Skip The Curtains And Try Joanna Gaines' Unique Window Treatment Idea Instead

Whether you're tired of dusty old curtains or simply want to refresh your kitchen space, this unique window treatment could be the right choice for you.
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Garden

Garden By Candina Jordan

Avoid One Common Gardening Mistake To Ensure Your Zinnias Thrive All Season

While zinnias are fairly easy flower to grow in any garden, they grow best under certain set conditions, including a specific watering schedule.
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Garden

Garden By Candina Jordan

The Reason Why You're Much Better Off Growing Your Cucumbers Vertically

While cucumbers are a great option for beginning gardeners, there are a few tips to keep in mind -- one being to grow them vertically. Here's why.
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Garden

Garden By Candina Jordan

What Is The Double Cup Seedling Method And Could It Help Your Plants?

Seedlings are notoriously delicate, and require special attention and care. To help your seedlings thrive, consider using the double cup method.
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Design

Design By Candina Jordan

Why The Thrift Store Is The Best Place For Bamboo Furniture (And How To Make It Your Own)

Are you looking to spruce up your space with bamboo furniture pieces? Here's why you might want to consider scouting out your local thrift store.
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Home Improvement

Home Improvement By Candina Jordan

The Best Kind Of Tile To Use For A Realistic Wood Floor Look

Like silk flowers or jeggings, a wood floor look can be achieved with tile, but you must start with the right material in order for it to look realistic.
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Shopping

Shopping By Candina Jordan

How To Avoid A Common Mistake When Choosing The Right Color Green Curtains

Green curtains appear to be a neutral choice that goes with anything. While it's partially true, you'd be surprised how many people make this common mistake.
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