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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This 'humble' plant may be the most exciting trend of the year
Grow Your Own Garden expert Mark Lane predicts a fruity future – and it begins with this (soon to be) fashionable flower
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Chrysanthemums are on the rise – experts love this retro trend
Plants This nostalgic bloom has long divided flower enthusiasts – but they're here to stay
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Couple billed nearly £500 for creating vegetable patch – here’s how to avoid the same charge
Grow Your Own The pair must pay to keep their greenery in their garden – here's how to avoid it happening to you
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This furniture trend is rooted in the past – but it will reshape gardens of the future
Gardens Who says antiques are only for interiors? The time has come to bring these pieces beyond your four walls
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Before and after: this dated balcony is now an urban jungle with a retro aesthetic
Outdoor Living The space combines the swinging sixties with contemporary garden trends – and the transformation is unrecognizable
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Monty Don urges you to sow rocket now – to protect it from this garden pest
Gardens His advice will leave you with a hole-free spring salad – but you need to act now
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North America and Europe have this most popular houseplant in common
Plants The South American native is setting trends on both sides of the Atlantic – do you own this social sensation?
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This plant celebrates one of 2022’s biggest trends – you’ll see it everywhere this summer
Plants This ‘architectural’ piece is set to be the statement your summer scheme needs – and its sales are rocketing
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The one plant you need to encourage more birds into your garden – according to a wildlife photographer
Gardens Hamza Yassin shares how to turn your garden into a wildlife haven ahead of the Big Garden Bird Watch – the secret is refreshingly simple
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This living room staple is set to be one of the coolest outdoor trends of the summer
Outdoor Living Designers are bringing this Scandi storage system outside – so you can make a statement beyond your four walls
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Garden experts warn against walking on your patio on January 29th – here's why
Gardens Slippery Decking Day is approaching – this is what you need to remember when your garden is at its 'peak slipperiness'
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Garden furniture demands are surging – experts say invest now or risk missing out
Gardens The craving for garden furniture has arrived early – you may need to act now to avoid disappointment
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This space-enhancing patio tip will create the illusion of a larger garden
Gardens The secret to a spacious garden starts with the floor – and this tile trick is the best place to begin
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Garden expert warns that using salt as a de-icer could be damaging your patio
Gardens Snow season is here – but your favorite de-icer may be causing more harm than good, according to the expert
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How to take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch 2022 – everything you need to know
Gardens More than a million bird-lovers took part in the last Big Garden Birdwatch – and this year could be even bigger
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This timeless flower is making waves on social media – and you'll see it everywhere in 2022
Plants You may be growing a social sensation in your garden – this is what you need to know about TikTok's celebration of the past
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2022’s most intriguing plant trend stems from a fairytale, predicts the RHS
Grow Your Own A supernatural staple is set to shape our planting habits this year – according to those in the know
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Expert shares exactly where to place your bird feeder to prevent window collisions
Garden The placement of your feeder may save a bird's life – this is where to hang it, according to an expert
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Dan Pearson reveals the surprising color that will reset garden trends this 2022
Gardens The planting guru urges you to invest in this organic hue – for a palette that will stand the test of time
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Monty Don shares the secret to tasty Brussels sprouts – for a flavorful festive season
Grow Your Own Advice from the trusted gardener will ensure your Christmas dinner is at its best every year
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LG’s new gardening system lets you grow indoor vegetables all year round
Plants The appliance enables ‘even the most novice of gardeners’ to enjoy fresh veg and flowers around the calendar
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Sarah Raven's secret to creating a lovely foraged Christmas table centerpiece
Plants The garden expert uses the same tool every year when styling her festive table setting
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These exact colors will complement your houseplants, according to the experts
Plants The curated palette will accentuate your houseplants – so they can make the statement they deserve
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These are the best plants to grow on your garden wall, according to the experts
Plants You don't need to sacrifice style for practicality – this is how to combine the two for a beautifully secure garden
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