Author Catriona Tudor Erler

Catriona is a freelance garden author, photographer, and speaker. She has written nine garden books, many of which feature her own photography, and contributed to many others. A popular garden lecturer, she has spoken on gardening to many groups and clubs throughout the United States and in England, and has been a guest expert on television and radio shows related to gardening. Catriona gardens at her home in Charlottesville, Virginia and at Smith Mountain Lake in south-central Virginia. Learn more about Catriona here >>


Mini Root Assassin Shovel: Product Review


Like the full-sized version, the Mini Root Assassin Shovel will cut through almost anything you hit while digging. It’s lightweight yet strong, comfortable to use and gets into tight spaces where a regular shovel just can’t go. Children and smaller individuals will love the size – if you’re closer to 5’ than to 6’ tall this will quickly become your go-to shovel of choice. Continue Reading


Radius Root Slayer Shovel: Product Review


If you’ve ever struggled to dig in soil with roots everywhere, you’ll appreciate this innovative shovel that slices through roots while easily digging any hole you need. With a polypropylene-coated steel shaft, ergonomic O-handle grip, and double-pointed, powder coated, carbon steel blade, this shovel can handle almost anything. A lifetime warranty and reasonable price add to the appeal. Continue Reading


My Garden Post: Product Review


The idea of being able to grow 24 square feet of plants in a 4 square foot space by going up rather than out has a lot of appeal not only as a space-saver, but also to add a dramatic vertical element to the garden, or in my case, a dock. What I wondered was whether, even with drip irrigation, the containers would dry out too quickly, making a stressful growing environment for the plants. Here's Continue Reading