About

I’m Laura Azcarraga, founder of Meadowlark Journal and your friendly neighborhood gardener (yes, even in East London).

I wasn’t always obsessed with plants.

It took Covid lockdown in a foreign country (I’m an American expat), before I became truly obsessed with all aspects of growing my own flowers and vegetables.

In a former life, I worked in marketing and ran campaigns for companies like Microsoft and Nike.

During lockdown, I became so obsessed with plants that I pursued a Level 2 Horticulture Diploma with the Royal Horticultural Society here in London.

But honestly, nothing beats getting your hands dirty volunteering at spots like the historic Inner Temple Gardens, sprawling Victoria Park, and the oh-so-exclusive Edwardes Square Garden.

If there’s a green space in London, I’ve probably lurked there.

After retraining in horticulture, I started Meadowlark Journal as my way of showing that even the tiniest patio or sunniest windowsill can be turned into a full-on garden oasis.

Think container gardening, eco-friendly techniques, and basically anything that’ll help your basil thrive while also making bees feel at home.

Because, yes, I firmly believe we can all have a slice of nature—even in the hustle and bustle of city life.

If you’re ready to embrace gardening on your own terms (or just really want to see some nice plant pics), come hang out with me on Instagram at @meadowlarkjournal.

Let’s work a little green magic together—no sprawling countryside required.

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