Expertise
Gardening, Color Symbolism And Design, Aromatherapy
- Peg has been running her own fine gardening business, Albion Gardens, in upstate NY since 2010.
- She earned a certificate in horticulture from the Berkshire Botanical Garden in 2019.
- Peg is also a certified aromatherapist interested in herbalism and perfumery and has written about these topics for several publications.
Experience
In addition to writing for House Digest, Peg is a gardening expert for the home-centric site The Spruce. She has been a freelance writer for many years, and her work has appeared in a wide array of print and online publications, including The Boston Phoenix, The Herb Quarterly, The Herb Companion, Time, Refinery29, InStyle, and more. She also taught for several years at Emerson College and SUNY New Paltz. She has co-edited two scholarly anthologies, is editing a third, and is writing a book. She is also a senior film and TV critic for The Arts Fuse.
Education
Peg received a B.A. from SUNY Geneseo in both dramatic arts and English, and earned her MFA in English with a focus in film from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
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Using gravel as mulch in your flower beds or walkways is a low-cost, long-term solution, but sometimes weeds pop through the rocks. Here's how to stop them.
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Cottage gardens are both comforting and whimsical. And, if you add a host of bird species, they become pure magic. Here are some flowers to plant in yours.
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White walls are out and colors are in. From warm and cool neutrals to more bold options, these fresh alternatives give any room a fun, stylish makeover.
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Dust will accumulate around your house and it's bad for your health. There are 10 things that you can do to reduce the dust levels for a cleaner house.
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Stacking and storing firewood properly ensures that it's dry and usable come wintertime. Try this simple technique, which is also aesthetically appealing.
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Inspired by Helen Keller, you can pair fragrant flowers with a soft green border to create a garden that delights the senses. Here’s what to grow.
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You might rethink the way you stack your firewood when you see these artful displays that do more than look pretty; they protect wood and help season it.
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New year, new resolutions! If you want to ensure your garden is looking spectacular in 2026, heed the advice of our professional gardening expert.
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It's time to think beyond holly berries and pine sprigs, these evergreen picks — chosen by a pro gardener — bring fresh, festive flair to your winter décor.
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Think dried flower arrangements are out of your budget? Think again! Snip dead or dying plant materials from your own garden to create pretty seasonal displays.
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Hydrangea varieties come in all different shapes and sizes. Here are 20 gorgeous options you can consider, as recommended by our professional gardener.
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You can still plant some gorgeous tulip bulbs in your garden in December for the most amazing array of colorful blooms in spring, according to our Pro Gardener.
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To help your perennials survive the winter, our pro gardener explains which of these you should mulch after the first hard frost and why.
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