Media
Here are the latest articles I've written, interviews I've done, and shows on which I've appeared.
Sample Articles
“Have a damp shady yard? Ditch the grass for eco-friendly moss,” The Washington Post
“5 Fragrant Houseplants for Your Valentine,” The Washington Post
“How to Spark Stress-free Conversations During the Holidays,” Shondaland
“6 Environmentally Friendly Holiday Decorations You Can DIY,” The Washington Post
“When Should You Actually Prune Your Trees?” Shondaland
“8 Common Mistakes for New Gardeners to Avoid,” The Washington Post
"The Secret to a Great Workout Is in Your Garden," Shondaland
“5 Questions to Ask Before You Give up on a Sad Houseplant,” The Washington Post
“Why I’m Not Ashamed to Decorate with Fake Plants,” in Shondaland
“5 Things You May Experience Following Knee Replacement Surgery,” Next Avenue
“Dreaming of Chicago with ‘The Bear,’” The Belt
“Our Favorite Gadgets for Plant Parents,” in Wired
“The Secret Life of Plants as Murder Weapons,” in Crime Reads
“When Your Name Becomes a Meme,” in Thrive Global
“J.A. Jance: A Lifetime of Thrills,” in The Big Thrill
“Paula Munier: Buzzing With a Love of Books,” in The Big Thrill
“Awakening the Muse Through Meditation,” Women Writers, Women’s Books
“How my Cat Died, Was Revived, and Shook my World,” Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo
“How the Idea of a Flower That Makes You Forget Grew Into a Novel,” Women Writers, Women’s Books
“Five Creepy Houseplants for Halloween,” Garden Center Magazine
“Someone, Please, Turn up the Lights,” Garden Rant.
“Ten Small Trees and Shrubs for a Small, City Garden,” Swanson’s Nursery
“The Scent of a Daphne,” Rooted: An Anthology of Arboreal Nonfiction, Outpost19 Books.
“I Write, Therefore, I Rebel,” Minerva Rising.
“On the Path to Hope,” Mothers Always Write
Podcasts and TV
Recently, I talked again with Enoch Graham on the Let's Get Growing podcast, Book Club edition about Leaf Your Troubles Behind. Check it out here. (video)
I chatted about about gardening and plants and mental health on the Gardening with Joey and Holly radio show. (audio)
I talked with Steve Ellington about a special plant in my life and other fun stuff on the Rootbound podcast. Listen here. (audio)
I also got in depth about how plants can reduce stress on the Brain Matters podcast. Here’s the link: How Plants Can Boost Mental Health. (audio)
Lastly, I had fun talking about Leaf Your Troubles Behind and favorite plants with Enoch Graham of the Let’s Get Growing podcast. Click here to watch. (video)
More...
“Karen Hugg, Harvesting the Sky,” New Books Network with G.P. Gottlieb, audio
“Karen Hugg on The Forgetting Flower,” The Urban Farm U podcast, audio
“Sci-Fi Flowers, Cancer, and International Adoptions,” The Cave You Fear, audio
“8 Spook-tacular Plants to Decorate Your Home,” New Day Northwest, television