Gemma Johnstone

Gemma is a gardening expert who covers the proper care of plants from all over the world. She enjoys covering home, garden, and lifestyle topics and writes for The Spruce, Angi, the American Kennel Club, and more. In her spare time, Gemma loves rummaging for vintage homewares and hiking in the mountains with her rescue dog.

Highlights

Written for Earth Island Journal, TripSavvy, and the American Kennel Club
15 years of experience in the pet industry

Experience

Gemma is a gardening expert who has written 120-plus articles for The Spruce, covering the proper care of plants from all over the world. She began her professional career in 2005 when she started working for the Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. She then ran her own dog business, Just Dogs, in Edinburgh for 10 years and enjoyed fundraising and volunteering for a number of local dog rescues.

Education

Gemma received a Bachelor of Arts at Queen Margaret University in 1998.

Education: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Location: Queen Margaret University

About The Spruce

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