Wendy Helfenbaum

Wendy Helfenbaum

location-pin Montreal, Quebec, Canada

School: Carleton University

Expertise: Gardening, outdoor lifestyle, backyard wildlife

Wendy Helfenbaum

  • Journalism degree
  • Writes blog for Garden Weasel Tools

Experience

Wendy is a freelance writer and television producer who covers gardening and wildlife topics for many publications, including Country Gardens, Apartment Therapy, Houzz.com, Birds & Blooms and Canadian Gardening.

Education

Carleton University Marianopolis College

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Articles

Top 10 New Garden Plants You Should Grow in 2024

Bright and bold colors, bigger blooms, pollinator appeal. Check out some of the best new garden plants to look for in 2024.

Grow a Perennial Garden to Save Time and Money

Plant once, enjoy for many years—that's the purpose of a perennial garden. Get expert recommendations for easy-to-grow perennial plants.

Late-Season Stars: Your Complete Aster Flower Guide

Asters glow brightly in your fall garden. Learn all you need to know them, including the best aster flower varieties, growing tips, and more.