
Melanie Griffiths
Melanie is editor of Period Living, Britain’s best-selling period homes magazine, which is available internationally and covers all aspects of caring for an older home and garden.
She also writes regular articles for Homesandgardens.com, with a particular focus on gardening.
Having worked in the industry for almost two decades, Melanie is interested in all aspects of homes and gardens. Her previous roles include working on Real Homes and Homebuilding & Renovating, and she has also contributed to Gardening Etc. She has an English degree and has also studied interior design.
A country girl at heart, Melanie lives in a rural village in England, just outside the Cotswolds. She has been busy renovating her home, but it is still a work in progress – the current project is extending and remodeling the kitchen.
Her main hobby is gardening, and she spends much of her spare time outdoors, adding extra flower beds where she can find the room, and experimenting with new plants. In the past couple of years, she has become passionate about growing organic fruit and vegetables and, aside from a few notable failures, has loved cultivating her own home-grown produce.
Melanie also loves to explore heritage properties and gardens in her spare time, and endeavours to take design and planting inspiration for her own projects.
Latest articles by Melanie Griffiths
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How to grow peas – in pots and in the ground
Discover how to grow peas at home, and enjoy a bountiful harvest of one of nature’s sweetest crops
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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How to grow cucumbers – in pots and in the ground
Discover how to grow cucumbers for the most refreshing crop you’ll be enjoying all summer long
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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How to grow blueberries – from cuttings or seed
Discover how to grow blueberries for the most delicious, space-efficient fruit that you can grow on your patio
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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How to grow runner beans – from seed and in pots
Discover how to grow runner beans with our step-by-step guide, and you'll be enjoying this delicious crop for months to come
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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How to grow thyme
Follow this guide on how to grow thyme, and enjoy this delicious, low-maintenance herb all year round
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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How to grow microgreens – the fastest, tastiest superfood
Salads, herbs and vegetables are better in miniature. Discover how to grow microgreens in a matter of days, and elevate everyday meals to the ranks of high-end restaurants
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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How to grow cilantro
Discover how to grow cilantro from seed or cuttings – and how to harvest it to get the most out of this most versatile, aromatic ingredient
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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How to grow rosemary – from cuttings and from seed, with top care tips
Make your garden a feast for the senses by learning how to grow rosemary. This evergreen herb will become an essential ingredient in your kitchen all year round
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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Garden jobs for May – what to do, seeds to sow, and flowers to plant
These essential garden jobs for May will get your plot ready for the long, glorious summer ahead
By Melanie Griffiths • Published