Charlotte Germane Title: Freelancer Education: Stanford University Location: Washington, D.C. Expertise: Organic gardening, Edible landscaping, Bulbs, Gardening with children Charlotte's education as a Master Gardener and Master Composter trained her to rely on university research, not personal experience or stories passed along by other gardeners, as the basis for her garden writing. She has particular expertise in organic gardening, edible plants in the home garden landscape, spring and summer-blooming bulbs, and gardening with children. Charlotte believes that anyone can succeed as a gardener and that gardening brings joy, beauty, and health to our lives.HighlightsWrote 150 research-based articles on organic gardening.Co-hosted 40 monthly podcasts or Twitter chats with national experts on a range of home gardening topics.For three years was the co-author of one of the top five most trafficked U.S. garden blogs.Created over 100 newsletters about children's gardening.Guest on national and local garden radio shows. Experience While working for the largest organic gardening supply company in the U.S. for three years, Charlotte Germane wrote 150 research-based articles on all aspects of organic gardening.As Digital Communications Manager for the American Horticultural Society she co-hosted 40 monthly podcasts or Twitter chats with national experts on a range of home gardening topics.For three years Charlotte was the co-author of one of the top five most trafficked U.S. garden blogs.Charlotte created over 100 weekly and monthly newsletters about children's gardening stories from around the world.She was featured as an expert on daffodils on national and local garden radio shows. Education Charlotte has a B.A. in Art History from Stanford University. She completed the University of California Cooperative Extension programs for Master Gardener, Master Composter, and Trainer in Edible Landscaping as well as community college horticulture classes. About Better Homes & Gardens Better Homes & Gardens, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is the only iconic home brand with a 100+ year history of providing trustworthy and achievable ideas for all doers and home-enthusiasts. We are the go-to resource for fresh takes on home, food, and gardening—inspiring people to bring their dreams to life at home on special occasions and every day. BHG reaches 45 million readers each month. Learn more about us and our editorial process.