Meet The Team at Simply Smart Gardening
Hi, I’m Cheryl Spencer—the one and only person behind Simply Smart Gardening. Yep, it’s just me here!
When you visit this site, download a free garden printable, or listen to the Garden Smart podcast, you’re getting advice, tools, and tips directly from someone who’s been where you are: trying to fit gardening into a busy, often chaotic life.
What We Do (and Why It Matters)
Being a one-woman show means I wear all the hats around here. I’m the writer, researcher, podcast host, photographer, and occasional tea spill cleaner-upper. But everything I do has one goal: helping you build a garden that works for your life.
Here’s what that looks like:
- Writing and researching science-backed gardening articles so you can skip the guesswork.
- Creating tools and resources to make gardening easier, even if you’ve only got 15 minutes to spare.
- Hosting the Garden Smart podcast, where I share quick, seasonal tips to help you stay on track.
- Listening to you—your questions, challenges, and wins—so I can create content that actually helps!
You won’t find any fluff or filler here, just real advice from someone who gets what it’s like to juggle a million things while still wanting to grow a garden you can feel proud of.
Why Simply Smart Gardening Is, Well… Simple
Because it’s just me running the show, there’s no team of non-gardening writers pretending to know your struggles. I’ve been in your shoes—tired, busy, but still longing for a little green space to call my own. So when you visit this site, it’s like chatting with a gardening friend who wants to make things easier for you, not harder.
A Little More About Me
When I’m not digging into gardening projects, you’ll usually find me with my hands in something else creative—photography, hiking, or even geeking out over a historical novel. (Fun fact: I once wrote about history for a historical journal. Turns out my fascination with writing and research runs deep!)
I’ve also got a passion for breaking down gardening myths and making the whole process less intimidating. Because gardening doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful!
Let’s Grow Together
Whether you’re here for quick tips, in-depth guides, or just a little encouragement to keep going, I know you’ll find something that makes your gardening journey easier—and a whole lot more fun. Feel free to explore the blog, tune in to the podcast, or drop me a note anytime. I’d love to hear from you!
You CAN grow your dream garden and have time to enjoy it.
When you become a member of the Simply Smart Gardening community, you’ll discover smart ways to save time and money, reach your gardening goals faster, and have more time to enjoy your garden.