Location
Rochester, New York
School
University of Pittsburgh
Expertise
Houseplants, Outdoor gardening, Vintage home decor and depression glass
- With a houseplant collection reaching close to 250 different species, Megan has become well-versed in understanding the biological mechanisms and science behind why you can't ever seem to keep a spider plant alive.
- In 2016, she launched her home decor blog, "The Beige House," which led to her being featured as a marketing expert at Haven, the premier home blogger conference.
- She runs two YouTube channels; one is dedicated to the science of plant care while the other focuses on deep dives into the histories behind some of our most famous - and infamous - plants.
Experience
Megan is a five-time award-winning content creator, entrepreneur, and plant expert, creating content geared towards Millennial women who want to create a unique home style of their own, but aren't sure where to start. Her work has been featured in over 100 outlets, and has been listed as a gardening or houseplant expert in several major online publications, including The Spruce, The Family Handyman, Homes and Gardens, and others. She currently resides in Rochester, New York, with her husband, dog, and aforementioned houseplant hoard.
Education
Megan received a bachelor's degree in social sciences with concentrations in psychology, sociology, and history from the University of Pittsburgh.
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