Megan Slack
Megan is currently the News and Trends Editor at Homes & Gardens. She first joined Future Plc as a News Writer across their interiors titles, including Gardeningetc, Livingetc and Real Homes. As the News Editor at Homes & Gardens (Gardeningetc's sister site), she often focuses on emerging microtrends, sleep and wellbeing stories, and celebrity-focused pieces.
Before joining Future, Megan worked as a News Explainer at The Telegraph, following her MA in International Journalism at the University of Leeds. During her BA in English Literature and Creative Writing, she gained writing experience in the US whilst studying in New York. Megan also focused on travel writing during her time living in Paris, where she produced content for a French travel site.
Megan currently lives in London, where she relocated from her hometown in Yorkshire. In her home, she experiments with interior design trends and draws inspiration from the home decor ideas she observes in her everyday work life. Her favorite pieces include her antique typewriter and her expansive collection of houseplants. When she isn’t writing, she is browsing London’s coffee shops and bookstores to add to her ever-growing library, taking over the open shelving in her apartment.
Latest articles by Megan Slack
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Five garden experts reveal what will be in their shopping baskets this Black Friday
Gardens Before you start trawling the sales, this is what the gardening insiders are keeping their eyes out for
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Green Friday: Primrose’s twist on Black Friday celebrates wellness & sustainability
Plants The online garden centre offers a host of tempting offers that will boost your mood and fill your home with greenery
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This is when to buy a real Christmas tree – so it will flourish throughout the festive season
Plants Mark your calendars: this is the exact day to invest in the holiday staple, according to the experts
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James Wong’s unconventional planting secret will transform your terrariums
Plants The BBC presenter uses an unusual tool when designing – this is why you should try it too
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Mark Lane's simple tip will prevent slugs from nibbling your plants – and now is the time to try
Plants Advice from the trusted presenter will ensure your garden is slug free throughout the cooler seasons and beyond
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Arthur Parkinson responds to the unconventional garden trend taking over Chelsea Flower Show
Grow Your Own The horticultural expert foreshadows a tasty trend that will fill your garden with an abundance of beauty – here is what you need to know
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Bravo star Garrett Magee shares his 5 top tips for creating and harvesting an edible garden
Plants New York's favorite urban gardener reveals the steps to a home-grown harvest – wherever you are
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5 garden experts reveal their favorite autumn flowering plants
Plants These are the experts favorite autumn flowering plants – and why you should bring their pockets of color into your plot
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Backyard Envy star Garrett Magee reveals the garden trend taking over New York’s urban gardens this season
Outdoor living The celebrity landscaper counts Calvin Klein amongst his fashionable clients – this is what they’re asking for this autumn
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Revealed: The most popular outdoor furniture color – and why it's a timeless choice for your garden
Outdoor Living The power of gray endures beyond interiors – this is what you need to know about the sought-after hue
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Designers reveal the unconventional color you should paint your fence to make your plants pop
Gardens It’s time to sample a brave new hue in your garden – your plants will thank you for picking up the paintbrush
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The simple way to maximize space in a small garden – according to celebrity gardener Frances Tophill
Plants How can we create the illusion of space in our gardens? The esteemed presenter reveals everything we need to know
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Garden designer James DeSantis reveals the one plant that will transform any garden – whatever the size
Plants The Backyard Envy star has designed spaces for Calvin Klein and Sies Marjan – now he's sharing his garden insight with us
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Gardening expert Frances Tophill reveals the most common planting mistake – and how to avoid it
Plants Put down your spade until you hear Frances Tophill's ingenious tip that will ensure your plants grow tall and healthy
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Sarah Raven predicts the new flower trend we'll all be adding to our gardens this summer
Plants The green-fingered celebrity predicts a summer of delicious food and cocktails garnished with edible flowers
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Garden furniture sales rise dramatically as we bring the great outdoors to our homes
Furniture Is garden furniture the cure to our January blues? Studies suggest so, as searches for furniture jump by 308% this month
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