Sarah Veldman

I'm a writer working on an article about moss having a major cultural moment — inspired by both Miu Miu and Hermès using moss as a central design element in their Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2026 runway sets. The article explores why gardeners should be paying attention to this trend and how everyday readers can start growing and encouraging moss in their own gardens. I'm looking for a moss gardening specialist, horticulturalist, or landscape designer with specific knowledge of moss to provide expert comment on any of the following: Why moss is resonating culturally right now The biggest mistakes people make when trying to grow moss How to successfully encourage moss as a ground cover in a home garden Whether the moss slurry method actually works The best moss varieties for home garden use Please include your name, credentials, website or social media handle, and two to three sentences responding to any of the questions above.

I'm a writer working on an article about how everyday gardeners can integrate smart technology into their gardens without spending a fortune — covering everything from soil moisture sensors and automated watering systems to plant identification apps and free digital tools that genuinely make a difference to plant health and garden management. The article is aimed at a general gardening audience who are curious about garden tech but intimidated by the cost or complexity of getting started. I'm looking for a horticulturalist, garden tech specialist, or smart gardening expert to comment on any of the following: What is the single most useful and affordable piece of garden technology available to home gardeners right now? Which free or low-cost apps have made the biggest real-world difference to how people grow? Are there any garden tech products that sound impressive but don't actually deliver — what should people avoid? How much of a difference do soil moisture sensors realistically make for the average home gardener? Is there a risk of over-relying on technology at the expense of developing good gardening instincts — or does tech actually help build those skills? What would you say to a gardener who is interested in smart tools but doesn't know where to start?

I'm a writer working on an article about a growing trend of people transforming their greenhouses from purely functional growing spaces into atmospheric, beautifully designed rooms they actually want to spend time in — inspired by a viral TikTok of a candlelit greenhouse dressed with a table, chairs, and carefully considered lighting. The article is aimed at a general gardening and lifestyle audience and explores how to balance the practical needs of a growing space with the desire to make it somewhere genuinely beautiful and liveable. I'm looking for a greenhouse specialist, garden designer, or horticulturalist with experience in greenhouse design and styling to comment on any of the following: How do you balance a greenhouse's practical growing function with making it a comfortable living space? What are the most important design elements that make a greenhouse feel atmospheric rather than purely utilitarian? Are there plants that particularly lend themselves to a styled, lived-in greenhouse aesthetic? What lighting works best in a greenhouse environment — and are candles actually safe? What's the single most transformative thing someone can do to make their greenhouse feel like a room rather than a structure?