I’m Brad Downey, and I’ve been caring for plants since my teenage years when I helped my grandmother in her greenhouse. Later, I studied Horticulture at Michigan State University, where I focused on soil health and plant disease prevention. For the past 12 years, I’ve worked with home gardeners and community groups to keep plants healthy and thriving. On My Earth Garden, I share routines, simple fixes, and the kind of advice I’ve learned from both books and dirt-under-the-fingernails experience. When I’m not writing, I enjoy bonsai shaping and weekend hikes.