About Jeff Rugg

Jeff Rugg

Jeff Rugg

With degrees in science, zoology, horticulture and landscape architecture Rugg uses his many interests to help others learn about nature. He has managed garden centers in Texas and Illinois and owned a water garden and wild bird nature store.

He is currently an employee of Pond Supplies of America. His articles and photographs have appeared in Pond Keeper, Water Garden Magazine, Landscape Architect and Specifier News, Landscape Contractor Magazine, Ponds USA, American Nurseryman and other publications. He is currently an Illinois Certified Nurseryman and Registered Landscape Architect.

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8 Gardening Books Dec 17, 2025

I have been in the garden writing industry for over 35 years, so naturally, I have accumulated some gardening books. Most of them are really good and fun to read. In this day and age, books don't have to be all text. They can and probably should incl... Read More

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More Garden Gift Ideas Dec 10, 2025

Have you grown lilies, dahlias, peonies or other tall plants, only to have them flop over and either have the stems break or the flowers get ruined sitting on the ground? I have a couple of good solutions for you. Spirals are multi-stem plant support... Read More

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Cozy Up With Great Gardening Books Dec 03, 2025

Winter came to my yard right after Thanksgiving with lots of snow and lots of cold. What do gardeners do in the winter? We read about gardens and gardening, of course. With Christmas gift-giving in full swing, many people wonder what to get the garde... Read More

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I Am Craving Cranberries Nov 26, 2025

Many of my favorite foods were discovered in the Americas: corn, potatoes, chocolate, vanilla and cranberries, to name a few. My favorite cranberry recipe is simple. Drop one whole, unpeeled orange, a bag of cranberries and a couple of handfuls of wa... Read More