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Tom Harrison

Certified Master Gardener
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About Tom

Tom Harrison is a Certified Master Gardener with 18 years of experience in horticulture, landscaping, and garden education. He earned his Master Gardener certification through the university extension program and has since mentored hundreds of beginning gardeners. Tom specializes in diagnosing plant problems from descriptions and photos, helping gardeners identify diseases, pests, and nutrient deficiencies before they spread. He is a strong advocate for organic and sustainable gardening practices and has designed gardens for residential properties, community spaces, and school programs. Tom grows over 40 varieties of vegetables and fruits in his own garden and believes everyone can grow their own food with the right guidance.

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Credentials & Certifications

Certified Master Gardener
University Extension Trained
Organic Gardening Specialist
Integrated Pest Management Certified
18 years horticulture experience

Areas of Expertise

Plant disease diagnosisSeasonal planting guidesOrganic pest controlSoil health and compostingLawn care and maintenanceContainer and indoor gardening
298
Cases Solved
18 yrs
Experience
3
Articles Written
1
Questions Answered

Articles by Tom

HelpByExperts plant care guide for diagnosing yellow leaves
Yellow Leaves on Plants: 7 Causes and Fixes
6 min read
HelpByExperts guide to easy indoor plants for beginners
Best Indoor Plants for Beginners (Almost Impossible to Kill)
6 min read
HelpByExperts guide to growing tomatoes at home
How to Grow Tomatoes: Complete Beginner Guide
7 min read

Questions Answered by Tom

My lawn has several large brown patches that appeared over the last few weeks. The rest of the lawn ...
Asked by Paul from St. Louis, MO · 48 found helpful

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