Madeleine Streets
Despite making her home in urban metropolises, Madeleine Streets has been nurturing a green thumb for decades.
Raised by a garden designer, she is putting that childhood education to use by helping others learn how to make their garden bloom, while filling her own New York home with cat-friendly plants.
When not writing about gardening and the outdoors, Madeleine loves to cook, study wine and borrow books from her local library.
Latest articles by Madeleine Streets

By Madeleine Streets Published
August is the secret to a longer growing season — 7 vegetables to plant now.

By Madeleine Streets Last updated
Planting in a heatwave: Your essential guide for July for a thriving garden.

By Madeleine Streets Published
5 simple ways to attract hummingbirds to your yard in June

By Madeleine Streets Published
The fastest way to fill your garden in June: 7 flowers to fill the gaps at speed.

By Madeleine Streets Published
The ‘Goldilocks’ grilling spot you need to know for a smoother grilling season.

By Madeleine Streets Published
How to attract more hummingbirds to your yard — the science reveals what colors they really like (and it’s not just red).

By Madeleine Streets Published
Polish up your front yard: 7 zero-maintenance plants for instant curb appeal (with minimal effort).

By Madeleine Streets Published
Want mind-blowing flavor? These are the top 5 tomato varieties to grow.

By Madeleine Streets Published
Save with seeds: 7 high-yield vegetables to grow in May.

By Madeleine Streets Published
Want to plant a bountiful tomato crop for summer? Here's everything you need to know about planting tomatoes this month.

By Madeleine Streets Published
7 easy vegetables to sow in April for a tasty homegrown crop.

By Madeleine Streets Published
Get planting. Sow these 7 flowers in April for non-stop summer color

By Madeleine Streets Published
How to clean greasy cabinets: The one secret ingredient that cuts through the grime.

By Madeleine Streets Published
Want a beautiful garden for summer? Be sure to do these vital jobs in the yard this April.

By Madeleine Streets Published
The best spots to put a spider plant in your home, and why

By Madeleine Streets Published
I’m a garden expert, and these 5 plants will stop Madweeds in their tracks.

By Madeleine Streets Published
Choosing between cast iron and carbon steel cookware for your kitchen can be challenging, so let's take a look at what each has to offer.

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5 plants to prune in March for healthy growth and vibrant flowers.

By Madeleine Streets Published
How to fix a peace lily with yellow leaves — 8 troubleshooting ideas

By Madeleine Streets Published
Sow these 7 flowers in March for a blooming spring garden.

By Madeleine Streets Published
7 trees to prune in March to keep them in the best health.

By Madeleine Streets Published
7 winter-proof vegetables you can plant in February

By Madeleine Streets Published
Get a head start this February: Here's 7 seeds to sow indoors this month.
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