Location
Springdale, Arkansas
School
University of Arkansas, Northwest Arkansas Community College
Expertise
Gardening, Landscaping, Houseplants
- Tiffany is House Digest's Gardening Editor. She works diligently to ensure the publication provides accurate and engaging garden content.
- As a Master Gardener for over a decade, she has racked up over 1,000 volunteer hours and over 200 educational hours for her local cooperative extension.
- Although she has experience with all things garden and plant-related, Tiffany has focused much of her written work on teaching readers to grow organic, budget-friendly edible gardens easily.
Experience
As a master gardener, Tiffany has worked to beautify many gardens for non-profits, although her favorite project is the local history museum, which features an heirloom vegetable garden. Throughout the years, Selvey has taught many classes, including advanced master gardener training, community classes at the library (one of her favorite spots!), and topics for local garden-focused organizations. Because she can never stop sharing the joys of gardening, Selvey has three self-published e-books and has been published in local, regional, and national publications.
Education
Tiffany has an associate of arts degree from Northwest Arkansas Community College and a bachelor of arts degree in communication from the University of Arkansas.
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Gardening is supposed to be a labor of love that boosts endorphins, but it's not that cut and dry. This hobby is stressful, and sometimes, just not worth it.
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Edible Gardening
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My grandpa always used this natural fertilizer where he planned to grow tomatoes. Here's the science behind why it helped grow strong, tasty tomatoes.
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Growing kale in a pot is all about the right lighting conditions and the correct container size. Our gardening expert reveals the steps you need to take.
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Our master gardener knows root suckers are a major pain, and she shares if removing a tree stump can prevent them. Here's what she says you need to know.
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Gardening Hacks
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This common herb may be slow-growing, but our Master Gardener shares how to start it now and so you can have a fresh harvest by this spring.
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Whether you're searching for native plants or budget-friendly favorites, our Master Gardener explains when to shop at a nursery versus a garden center.
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A master gardener of 20 years says that this big mistake will deprive your plants of a truly healthy garden with soil that's full of nutrients.
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Houseplants
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Like many houseplants, you'll need to monitor your parlor palm for when it's time to repot it, either due to its growth or external factors.
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Removing an old tree stump is no easy feat. So, why not turn it into a raised garden bed for added charm and extra space for flowers and veggies?
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Gardening Hacks
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How you exhibit your plants can say a lot about your garden. Luckily, we've got an expert hack to make arrangements so easily you'll want to start right now.
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Houseplants
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Spider plants are real drama queens — their roots are picky about personal space. Repot them just right, & they’ll reward you with lush growth all year long.
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No backyard? No problem! From mapping out your space to picking the perfect planters, our Master Gardener explains how to create a patio garden.
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Having a black cherry tree in your yard may sound nice, but there are some major cons you'll need to consider that could affect your family's health and safety.
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Deep winter is typically an off season for gardeners, but this break can provide plenty of opportunity to plan and prepare for the upcoming spring.
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Our in-house master gardener shares her DIY soil mix recipe for a thriving Christmas cactus. Hint: It needs more moisture than you think.
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Edible Gardening
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If you want to get the best tasting tomatoes growing in your garden, skip over the plants on offer at your big box garden center and try this instead.
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Despite lacking a dedicated garden center, Costco is a great place to get hard-to-find plants at bargain prices. Use these expert tips to buy quality plants.
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House Digest's Garden Editor knows all about growing in clay soil. Here are her top seven veggies that happily put down roots and produce a healthy crop.
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If you didn't plant garlic in the fall, you may be wondering if — and how well — it will grow if planted in the spring. Our expert has the answers.
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Quality soil is essential if you want your roses to flourish and live a long life. Our Master Gardener shares tips for perfecting soil for your roses.
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There are many reasons why people may prefer to plant neem or margosa trees in their yards or gardens. But make sure that conditions are ideal for their growth.
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Ready to put your tomato seedling in the ground? Not so fast. Our garden expert warns that you might be committing an error that threaten your plant's life.
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While both crepe myrtle trees and hostas are gorgeous, it may not be the best idea to use them as companion plants. Discover why this is the case.
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Fire blight is a bacterial disease that affects a number of fruit trees. Learn how to identify the disease quickly and give your trees the treatment they need.
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Mulberry trees produce dense canopies of handsome foliage, but you'll need to be aware of local laws before planting this tree since some states have banned it.
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