Sarah Veldman
Sarah Veldman is a lifestyle and entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering everything from celebrity news and pop culture to home, style, and gardening trends. Her work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, The Everygirl, Hello Giggles, Woman’s Day, and Gardening Know How, where she brings a storyteller’s eye to all things green and growing.
Sarah keeps a close eye on what people are talking about, from viral social media moments to the ways homeowners are updating their outdoor spaces. In her gardening coverage, she focuses on practical trends that readers can actually use, whether that’s celebrity-inspired small-space ideas, the growing interest in sustainability and biodiversity, or the renewed enthusiasm for growing your own food. She regularly covers topics such as pollinator-friendly planting, low-maintenance gardens for busy households, and smart edible gardening solutions for urban spaces.
Her diverse portfolio reflects a belief that storytelling connects the dots between lifestyle, culture, and the natural world. Whether highlighting trending outdoor living ideas or sharing expert advice for seasonal plant care, Sarah’s writing offers readers both inspiration and practical takeaways. When she’s not writing about the latest viral moment or gardening trend, she’s nurturing her own growing space and finding new ways to bring the joys of the outdoors into everyday life.
Latest articles by Sarah Veldman
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Why Are You Still Growing a Green Desert? – This Sustainable Rewilding Trend Is Low-Maintenance and Bursting With Blooms
More gardeners are ditching perfectly manicured lawns in favor of rewilded yards. Learn how to transform your lawn into a thriving wildlife habitat.
By Sarah Veldman
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She Doesn't Go to the Grocery Store. She Goes to Her Garden.
From sugar snap peas to homegrown eggs, this woman's garden replaces her grocery run. Here's the exact plant list and how to build the same setup.
By Sarah Veldman
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The Most Unhinged (and Brilliant) Garden Project We've Ever Seen
A steel tub, cinderblocks, and a wood fire. This wildly genius garden project is easier than it looks. Here's exactly how to build it.
By Sarah Veldman
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Joanna Gaines Is Ditching Understated Flowers – and We’re Fully on Board With Her New Romantic Maximalism
It's time to embrace abundance with more flowers, more color, more everything. The maximalist garden era is here to stay.
By Sarah Veldman
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Grandma Called – She Wants Her Flowers Back, But We’re Not Giving Up These 7 Vintage Garden Icons
Sweet peas, hollyhocks, and more – these old-fashioned flowers are having a major moment. Here's why we're all captivated by the nostalgic gardening trend.
By Sarah Veldman
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She Tore Up Her Entire Front Lawn. Here's Exactly What She Planted Instead.
One TikTok creator tore out her front yard grass and replaced it with a stunning deer-resistant garden. Here's the exact plant list and how to get the same look.
By Sarah Veldman
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These 5 Supersized Flowers Are a Maximalist's Dream – Bold, Flamboyant and Impossible to Ignore
After reading about the world’s largest flower, I went looking for blooms with the same wow factor – these fabulous varieties prove more really is more.
By Sarah Veldman
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This Free Mini Greenhouse Is Easy to Make with an Egg Carton and a Bread Bag – and It’s Perfect for Starting Seeds at Home
Start seeds indoors using just an egg carton and a plastic bread bag. This free DIY mini greenhouse works perfectly for beginners. Here's a step-by-step guide.
By Sarah Veldman
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A Designer Showed Me How to Create Cozy, Layered Garden Lighting on a Budget – and I Saved Over $10,000
Solar outdoor lighting has evolved dramatically. Landscape designers share how improved technology and strategic placement create professional results.
By Sarah Veldman
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Cottagecore Is Back and More Enchanting Than Ever – 5 Easy Ways to Embrace the Look in Your Garden
Cottagecore gardens are trending on TikTok with wildflowers, rustic charm, and abundance. Learn how to create this romantic, whimsical aesthetic at home.
By Sarah Veldman
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No Yard? No Problem. Micro Homesteading Is the Small-Space Trend That Lets You Grow Food Anywhere
Micro homesteading enables you to grow food, cook from scratch, and build self-sufficiency from an apartment or small space. Start your homestead journey today.
By Sarah Veldman
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Succulent Tweezing Is the Internet’s Most Oddly Satisfying Trend – and It’s Basically Plant Therapy
The ritual of pruning succulents with tweezers is quietly taking over social feeds – here’s why this tiny ritual feels so calming, and how to try it yourself.
By Sarah Veldman
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This Expert Says Molehill Soil Makes the Best Free Seed-Starting Compost
Gardening expert Simon Akeroyd uses free molehill soil for seed starting. Learn why it works, how to harvest it, and what seeds to plant in it.
By Sarah Veldman
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TikTok’s Untamed Garden Trend Is Going Mainstream – and Its Chaotic Beauty Is Easy to Recreate
Wild, chaotic gardens are taking over TikTok – here’s how to create an abundant, low-maintenance space that thrives on benign neglect.
By Sarah Veldman
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Reddit's Most Upvoted Garden Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
Learn from Reddit gardeners' biggest mistakes: spacing fails, impulse buys, spreading plant disasters, and more. Real advice from people who've been there.
By Sarah Veldman
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Daisy Edgar-Jones’s Latest Ad Has Me Rethinking How I Style Flowers
Inspired by Daisy Edgar-Jones’s Estée Lauder campaign, learn how to use small bouquets and delicate textures to turn your vanity into a romantic sanctuary.
By Sarah Veldman
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Stop Using Plastic Toppers! Dolly Parton Just Proved Flowers are the Ultimate Cake Decor
Design a stunning floral-topped cake inspired by Dolly Parton's 80th birthday butterfly creation. Step-by-step guide for arranging flowers on cakes.
By Sarah Veldman
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How to Re-Create Dior's Oversized Bloom Runway Moment at Home
Bring Dior's dramatic floral runway aesthetic home with statement blooms, smart color coordination, and expert styling tips. Couture-inspired on any budget.
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