Susan Patterson

Susan is a Certified Health Coach, Master Gardener, and sustainability expert who has authored over twenty top-selling books on healthy living, clean eating, gardening, and natural wellness. She has taught thousands of people how to shop, cook, eat and live well.

Her personal commitment to wellness combined with a thorough knowledge of using food as medicine has fueled the sale of over 100,000 copies of her recipe and wellness books. As a sustainability expert, she has also written thousands of articles and books on homesteading, growing organic food and how to use herbs and essential oils for health.

Her passion for helping people doesn’t stop with sharing information, Susan is active in her community where she speaks often about health and wellness and has a thriving personal health coaching business where she is committed to providing the tools that people need to live a full and pain-free life.

When she is not helping others, Susan enjoys hiking, biking, kayaking, gardening, and photography.

17 Vegetables That Grow Well in the Shade

17 Vegetables That Grow Well In The Shade

Most vegetables are high-light plants because they have to produce food. Sunlight is what helps them in food production process or photosynthesis. Unless they get sufficient time in the sun, …

How To Grow Giant Basil Bushes: A Pro Gardener Reveals All

How To Grow A Giant Basil Bush: A Pro Gardener Reveals Their Secret

The best way to ensure that a plant grows to its maximum potential is to give it what it needs. In the case of basil, it is a lot of warmth, …

5 Instant Tricks To Significantly Boost Your Garden Yields

5 Instant Tricks To Significantly Boost Your Garden Yields

There is nothing so rewarding as having a plethora of fresh garden vegetables to enjoy. Knowing where your food comes from gives one great peace and satisfaction. Here are five …

10 Reasons Diatomaceous Earth Should Be Every Gardener's Best Friend

10 Reasons Diatomaceous Earth Should Be Every Gardener’s Best Friend

Diatomaceous earth––also called diatomite––is a naturally occurring substance mined from certain lakebed deposits. It is made up of fossilized diatoms, a type of single-celled planktonic algae that lived in the …

Here’s Why You Should Never Use Dryer Sheets Again & What To Use Instead

Clotheslines laden with wash drying in the sun may seem like an iconic thing of the past. When automated clothes dryers hit the market, doing laundry quickly became an indoor …

10 Reasons Why You Should Only Cook With Cast Iron Pans

Pots and pans made from aluminum, stainless steel and Teflon-coated non-stick have nearly replaced the cast iron pans of old, but they are no match for them in safety and …

How To Get Rid Of Spider Mites

Spider mites are tiny sap-sucking pests infesting plants commonly grown in homes and gardens. Although they are arachnids, they are not exactly spiders. The common name of theses mites comes …

Top 20 Unique Fruits You Can Grow in Your Backyard

If you have time, space, and inclination, you can turn your backyard into an edible garden that grows not only vegetables but a variety of fruit. Most supermarkets stock commercially …

10 Reasons Echinacea Should Grow In Every Garden

10 Reasons Echinacea Should Grow In Every Garden

Commonly known as coneflower, echinacea is a delightful addition to any garden in USDA zones 3-8. The common name comes from the cone-shaped central disc that stands out prominently among …

15 Beautiful Perennials That Grow In The Shade

In almost every garden, you will find at least one area that lies in the shade. It could be under a beautiful tree in a very prominent part of the …