ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Name: Debbie Wolfe
Title: Contributing Writer
Debbie Wolfe is a freelance writer, photographer, and author who specializes in a variety of fields. She’s been contributing to BobVila.com since March of 2020 but has been writing in the home and garden industry for 10 years. Debbie covers all topics pertaining to home, gardening, and food, and she has published hundreds of DIY tutorials with step-by-step photography for leading home and garden media outlets.
Expertise and Experience
Debbie has contributed hundreds of home and garden articles and DIY tutorials to leading media outlets and retailers including HGTV, Real Simple, Forbes Advisor, The Spruce, Mother Earth News, The Home Depot, and Walmart. Her skills as a photographer and knowledge in DIY projects have helped her carve a career path in creating step-by-step tutorials for leading media outlets. She writes on a variety of home and garden topics, but particularly loves to talk about herbs and houseplants.
Debbie is known for her expertise in growing herbs and how to use them, especially in crafting projects. She has led hands-on herb-crafting demonstrations at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show and taught gardening classes locally at botanical gardens and community centers. She showcases her DIY talent and photography skills in her published titles, Do-It-Yourself Garden Projects and Crafts and Crafting with Herbs. The books feature a variety of practical DIY projects to beautify the garden and home and include step-by-step photos and instructions.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 | MONDAY
7 Signs Your Tree is Dying—and How to Save It
Trees are valuable assets to any landscape, and not just for aesthetic reasons. These towering plants also offer shade and shelter for wildlife and other plants. Sometimes it’s obvious wh...
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 | FRIDAY
Vego Garden Raised Beds Proved Worth the Investment in Our Tests
Raised bed gardens are more popular than ever, but for years I thought it was just a fad that would eventually dwindle. I avoided raised bed gardening because these gardens do require mor...
AUGUST 4, 2023 | FRIDAY
The 12 Best Climbing Roses for Your Garden Trellis, Arbor, or Pergola
Climbing roses serve a functional purpose while adding color, texture, and beauty to a landscape. Most types of rose bushes grow like shrubs, but these climbers can be trained to screen f...
JULY 31, 2023 | MONDAY
AeroGarden Harvest Review: See My Growing Results!
I’ve always had a negative opinion about hydroponic gardening. To me, hydroponically grown produce tasted bland and required more work than gardening outdoors in raised containers or in t...
JULY 21, 2023 | FRIDAY
Solo Stove Mesa XL Tabletop Fire Pit Review: A Perfect Tabletop Fire Pit for a Quick Fire
While Solo Stove is best known for its large smokeless fire pits, its line of tabletop fire pits is up and coming. These smaller units make it easy to toast s'mores and more just about an...
JUNE 21, 2023 | WEDNESDAY
PopUp Garden Review: Perfect for Gardeners with Limited Outdoor Space
As someone who has dealt with lower-back issues for more than a decade, doing traditional gardening is nearly physically impossible. For the past few years, I have turned to vertical gard...
MAY 26, 2023 | FRIDAY
10 Outdoor Accessories Every Bird Lover Needs
Attracting birds to your outdoor space is a fun and rewarding experience. Studies have shown that seeing and hearing birds can make you happy. Birding is a popular hobby because there’s l...
APRIL 21, 2023 | FRIDAY
I Tested the Dyson V12 Detect Slim Cordless Vacuum: Is It Worth the Price?
The Dyson brand is known for its sleek and powerful devices, and the V12 is no exception. The V12 Detect Slim cordless vacuum features many of the flagship features that Dyson fans love: ...
APRIL 17, 2023 | MONDAY
Our 8 Favorite Online Garden Stores for Seeds, Plants, Supplies, and More
Gardening continues to rise in popularity, and with that increase in interest, shopping for garden supplies has evolved. Gardeners are no longer limited to shopping in the seasonal secti...
APRIL 7, 2023 | FRIDAY
This Heavy-Duty Cutting Mat is Worth Every Penny for DIY Projects
Self-healing cutting mats protect table surfaces without dulling cutting blades. The Dahle Vantage 10693 Self-Healing Cutting Mat is a heavy-duty, 5-ply, double-sided mat constructed to w...
