Lauren David
Lauren David is a freelance writer, who writes about gardening, homes, and sustainability. She has worked as a garden educator and program manager for a K-12 garden program for underprivileged youth where she managed a quarter-acre urban garden and taught classes daily. Lauren has over 15 years of gardening experience, growing heirloom and unique varieties of vegetables, flowers, and herbs. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, AARP, Better Homes & Gardens, Martha Stewart, Mindbodygreen, Reader's Digest, Southern Living, and more. Find more about her at laurendavid.net.

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