Jenn Ryan

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Name: Jenn Ryan

Title: Contributing Writer

Since 2015, Jenn Ryan has been a freelance writer with a focus on natural health, eco-friendly products, and wellness. She’s been writing for BobVila.com since 2020 and covers natural alternatives to conventional products, solar solutions, and environmental topics.

Expertise and Experience

As a freelance writer, Jenn covers many different topics, including green buildings, natural and sustainable skin care products, natural health remedies, and disease prevention—and she absolutely loves learning about new things through her work. She is also knowledgeable in dentistry, especially preventive and restorative care—topics she has covered since she started as a writer in 2015. “I actually really love teeth,” she says, “and keep my four removed wisdom teeth on my desk when I’m writing!”

When she has free time, she enjoys writing about her personal growth and health on her blog at www.thegreenwritingdesk.com.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023 | MONDAY
Testing the HeyAbby Grow Box: Is It Worth It for 1 Plant?

Most hydroponic growing systems feature multiple pod stations to grow several plants simultaneously. However, for growing single plants, especially larger plants such as peppers and tomat...

DECEMBER 1, 2023 | FRIDAY
The 10 Best Things to Buy in December

Holiday shopping may be on everyone's mind in December, but it’s also an excellent month to get discounted Thanksgiving and Christmas decor, stock up on clothing, and get deals on bakewar...

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 | MONDAY
We Tested the North Spore Mushroom Kit To See if We Could Grow Mushrooms At Home

At-home mushroom growing kits typically include a substrate—such as a log, sawdust, or a block of wood and compost—that contains spores from which mushrooms grow. Users just provide water...

OCTOBER 24, 2023 | TUESDAY
The Best Electric Composters of 2023

Electric composters make composting simpler, faster, and more efficient. Composting is an excellent way to prevent food waste from ending up in landfills and turn food scraps into rich co...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 | FRIDAY
Testing the FCMP Outdoor Dual-Chamber Composter: Does It Live Up to the Hype?

Composting is an excellent way to reduce the amount of food waste in landfills and put it to good use in the garden instead. But few people have the time, energy, and means to maintain a ...

MAY 26, 2023 | FRIDAY
Does The Gardyn Hydroponic System Live Up to Its Promise to Grow Plants Without Soil?

Imagine being able to pick produce from a 1,500-square-foot garden, but all in just 2 square feet without leaving your kitchen. The Gardyn Home Kit 2. 0 makes this possible in a vertical ...

APRIL 14, 2023 | FRIDAY
The Best Gravity Water Filters of 2023

Gravity water filters are typically stand-alone filtration systems that use gravity to filter water for drinking. Water is fed through the top of the filter, then gravity pulls the water ...

JANUARY 26, 2023 | THURSDAY
RSI Maze Two-Stage Compost Tumbler: Is it Worth It?

In hands-on testing of five of the best compost tumblers on the market, the RSI Maze 65-Gallon Compost Tumbler topped the list. This large compost tumbler beat out others because of its d...

AUGUST 23, 2022 | TUESDAY
The Best Solar Lanterns

 Solar-powered lanterns are similar to traditional lanterns, but instead of relying on batteries or electricity to work, they use small solar panels to convert sunlight into usable energy...

JULY 28, 2022 | THURSDAY
Earthship Homes: Are They the Next Big Sustainable Housing Trend?

If you’re curious about off-grid living, you may have heard of an Earthship. Earthship homes are built partially into the earth out of upcycled and natural materials and constructed to be...