I teach gardening. I share my love of growing and I tell the stories of other gardeners.
Emma Biggs. Garden Writer, Garden Speaker, and Radio Host.
Me and Gardening
I started gardening when I was little, helping my dad in his garden. I always loved things like wheelbarrow rides, but then I started to want my own space. One year I grew 69 varieties of tomatoes. One year I had 21 types of mint. One year I had a three-pound tomato! This year I had over 120 varieties of tomatoes…on a city lot, here in Toronto. (I garden on the roof too!). You can read more about the fun I have in my garden on my blog.
Last year I had a big neighbourhood plant sale in the spring, and over the summer sold vegetable baskets to neighbours. I love it!
I am 13 years old. So it’s part-time!
My Mission
I want to help people, especially young people, see how fun gardening is.
I do this by communicating: I have two gardening books, I give gardening talks and workshops, and I co-host a gardening radio show and a video series.
Radio and Video
I am co-host of The Garage Gardeners Radio Show and the From Dirt to Dishes: Kids Grow and Cook video series.
Writing
My latest book, Gardening with Emma, is in stores now! Starting February 20, 2019, you can read my tomato blog for Harrowsmith magazine.
Talks
I speak at garden events. You can find my upcoming talks here.
I am super excited about my new book Gardening with Emma. You can find it at bookstores and stores that sell gardening books..
Share the fun of gardening!
Maybe I can help you share the fun of gardening with people in your life—especially kids! Please share my blog, enjoy my books, and get in touch about a talk.