Tom Hargrove has been getting his hands dirty for over 20 years — first as a landscaper, then as a community garden coordinator in Portland, Oregon. He's grown everything from tomatoes to heritage roses and has helped hundreds of beginners go from killing houseplants to growing their own food. Tom writes practical, no-fuss gardening advice for people at every skill level. If something doesn't work in an actual backyard, he won't recommend it.