Joel Simon
Founder and editor here at Beginner Gardening Tips
Joel’s love for plants was well nurtured from the most appropriate setting: surrounded by indoor plants as a child. He remembers fondly watering them with his family and closely observing each plant’s reaction to care and attention.
Soon, he found himself trying to work with his own plants, learning skills like transplanting, propagating, and even cloning houseplants. These early experiences sparked a curiosity that would shape his lifelong journey with plants.
One pivotal moment stands out from his childhood: when he was about 10 years old, Joel decided to see if he could grow an orange tree from a seed. He pulled the seed out of a store-bought orange and began a science experiment that would become part of a school project.
Weeks of nursing, testing, and waiting finally paid off when a seed sprouted-a minor victory that planted the seed in his mind for growing things from scratch.
As Joel grew older, his gardening ambitions expanded. From assisting friends and family in the establishment of lush botanical gardens to designing productive food gardens, he found satisfaction in sharing knowledge and lending a hand.
From setting up raised garden beds to troubleshooting pest problems, and even finding perfect companion plants, Joel developed into a trusted source of guidance in his community.
Indeed, over time, Joel started having a deep interest in how people used to garden, including traditional and historical garden methods.
Through conversations with fellow more seasoned gardeners, Joel learned about old-world methods of farming and botanical ways which emphasize sustainability and harmony with nature.
These discoveries inspired him to integrate time-tested methods with modern gardening tools, creating a holistic approach that he now teaches through his blog.
After years of hands-on gardening and thousands of conversations with plant enthusiasts, Joel created Beginner Gardening Tips to help others build their green spaces.
His goal is straightforward: to make gardening approachable, fun, and rewarding for anyone, from houseplants to vegetable gardens and turning your backyard into a botanical oasis.
Through this blog, Joel shares personal stories, practical advice, and step-by-step tutorials. He now combines years of experience with an ardent desire to share and hopes that others will find the same joy in gardening that he has enjoyed for many years.
Joel’s Gardening Experience
With decades of hands-on gardening experience, Joel has developed a deep and practical understanding of what it takes to grow healthy plants. Over the years, I have tackled everything from reviving neglected houseplants to building productive vegetable gardens in tough to grow areas.
Joel’s expertise spans various aspects of gardening, including.
- Food Gardening – Helping friends and family develop a thriving vegetable garden through strategies for seasonal planting, soil enrichment, and pest management.
- Botanical Gardening – Creating flower gardens that are colorful, balanced, and biodiverse to provide a habitat for pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
- Sustainable Practices – Composting, conserving water, and using organic methods of gardening to ensure successful gardens while being kind to the environment.
- Indoor Gardening – Keeping houseplants lush, from easy-to-grow pathos to more finicky flowers like orchids, and how to provide the right light, humidity, and propagation for them.
Among the most rewarding things that Joel has done are the projects where he helps his friends and family make their outdoor spaces a green oasis.
Whether it’s building raised garden beds, planting fruit trees, or testing companion planting techniques, Joel has been hands-on in helping others achieve their gardening goals.
These collaborations have provided him with a wealth of knowledge on what works—and what doesn’t—in real-world gardening scenarios.
Why He Started Beginner Gardening Tips
Over time, Joel developed a deep interest in traditional and historical gardening methods. Conversations with seasoned gardeners introduced him to old-world farming techniques and botanical practices that emphasized sustainability and harmony with nature.
These discoveries inspired him to integrate time-tested methods with modern gardening tools, creating a holistic approach that he now teaches through his blog.
After active, hands-on gardening for years and numerous discussions with other enthusiasts, Joel came to create Beginner Gardening Tips to help others nurture their green spaces.
His philosophy is straightforward: he wishes to make gardening accessible, easy, and rewarding for any and all people, be it nurturing houseplants, growing vegetables, or building an oases in one’s yard.
In his blog, Joel shares personal experiences, useful tips, and easy-to-follow tutorials. He wants to share years of experience with a true passion for teaching and hopes this will make others find joy in growing their own vegetables, as he has done for so many years.