Lynn Coulter Lynn Coulter is an author, freelancer, and speaker with over 22 years of experience in writing about gardening and other topics. She is a life-long gardener whose work has been featured in many notable print and digital publications, including Better Homes & Gardens, HGTV, The Spruce, Southern Living, Old Farmers Almanac, Massey-Ferguson's Farm Life, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, and others. She also wrote about gardening and gardening tools and technology while serving as a contributing editor for both Delta Sky and U.S. Airways magazines. About Southern Living Southern Living, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, celebrates the food, homes, places, and culture of the South. We reach 7.2 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.