Buzz
Amber is an avid plant enthusiast and a savvy shopper, always on the lookout for products that not only offer great value but also improve daily life. Whether it's the best new gardening tools or the most luxurious velvet bedding, Amber knows quality when she sees it.
Notable Achievements:
- Amber served as the managing editor at Red Tricycle, a popular parenting site dedicated to making family time more fun. She authored countless reviews of products for children, parents, and families, and explored the best places to visit, eat, and shop.
- Before stepping into the digital media world, Amber worked as an acquisitions editor at Red Wheel Weiser Books, where she edited and acquired hundreds of books on topics ranging from gardening and herbalism to astrology and self-help.
- Amber also has extensive experience in the horticultural field, including managing retail nurseries and running her own urban garden and floral design business, Tuliipani.
Experience
Amber Guetebier is a seasoned writer with over 20 years of professional experience in both print and digital media. Her deep-rooted passion for horticulture led her to pursue writing about plants and gardening. She is also the founder of Rotten Botany, a website dedicated to uncovering the world’s most bizarre and fascinating plants. Currently, Amber contributes to major outlets like Bob Vila, Scary Mommy, and CNET, where she writes about gardening tips, home and garden product reviews, travel, book reviews, and top-quality deals. Amber is the author of several books, with her next one, Enchanted Plants: A Treasury of Botanical Folklore and Magic, set to release in April 2025.
Most Loved Purchase:
I can't imagine my gardening routine without my Felco pruning shears. In nearly three decades of gardening and horticultural work, I’ve only gone through two pairs of Felcos. The current pair I use, the Felco 6, has been with me for about 10 years. These are slightly more compact and lighter than the standard Felco pruners, making them more ergonomic for anyone with smaller hands or for those who experience hand fatigue. The blades are sharpenable, and the leather holster adds a touch of class, making you feel like a pro while you’re out pruning away.
Education
- AA in Ethnobotany from City College of San Francisco
- Professional Sequence in Editing from UC Berkeley Extension
- Teaching artist in Creative Writing at White Bear Center for the Arts
- Founder of the Pen and Ink Society: A Writing Club for Teens
- Founding Fellow of Odd Salon
- More than 20 years of writing and editing experience in print and media
- An eye for the unconventional
- Over 30 years of studying plants and herbalism
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