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Cheryl Rafuse

Cheryl Rafuse is a professional gardener planting and designing in Beverly, MA. Her company Plant Magic Gardens focuses on ecologically conscious gardens filled with native plants and pollinator favorites. She enjoys a good moss patch and loves the scent of violets. Cheryl can reliably be found covered in dirt with weeds in her pockets, much to the chagrin of her partner and two lovely cats.
15 Easy, Fast-Growing Flower Seeds for Impatient Gardeners and Novice Planters
You can reap the colorful rewards in as few as 35 days.
Cheryl Rafuse
Apr 3, 2024
6 Gorgeous Flowers You Can Grow from Bulbs — Starting Now
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These easy-to-grow bulbs are a garden procrastinator's dream.
Cheryl Rafuse
Apr 24, 2023
The One Thing You’re Probably Doing Wrong with Your Grow Lights
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It can either keep your plant alive or not.
Cheryl Rafuse
Oct 14, 2022
7 Red Flags You Should Never Ignore When Buying Houseplants
A closer inspection before you buy can save you from headaches and heartbreak later.
Cheryl Rafuse
Jul 4, 2022
6 Cheap, Easy-Grow Veggies That Go from Seed to Harvest in as Few as 8 Days
When it comes to edible gardens, you don't have to settle for delayed gratification. These picks will be plate-ready in a snap.
Cheryl Rafuse
May 20, 2022
If Your Plants Always Look Dehydrated, This Might Be the Problem
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Thankfully, it's an easy fix that often costs $0.
Cheryl Rafuse
Apr 14, 2022