Charlie

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Organization:
National Gardening Association (NGA)

Areas of Expertise:
Gardening, horticulture and food

About Charlie:
Charlie Nardozzi has brought expert gardening information to home gardeners through radio, television and the printed page for more than 20 years. He delights in making gardening information simple, easy, fun and accessible. His energy, exuberance and love of the natural world make Charlie an exciting public speaker and presenter. He presently is the senior horticulturist and spokesperson for the National Garden Association (NGA). He also writes the national news for the Regional Reports Newsletter, conducts media interviews about gardening and NGA provides horticultural consultation to NGA programs and writes an Edible Landscaping microsite.

For 12 years he was an editor with National Gardening magazine, writing stories on various gardening topics from roses to tomatoes. He has written for national magazines such as Organic Gardening and contributed to many of the "Gardening for Dummies" titles, authoring Vegetable Gardening for Dummies.  He's also authored the Ultimate Gardener and has contributed to other book projects including 7 in 1 Gardening for Dummies and the Better Homes and Gardens' Yard and Garden Owners.

Charlie's skills as a garden communicator extend beyond the printed page. In 2005, he was the host of PBS's Garden Smart, reaching more than 60 million households. He also has been a gardening expert on many national syndicated television shows including HGTV's "Today at Home" and "Way to Grow," Discovery Channel's "Home Matters," DIY's "Ask DIY," and has appeared on QVC and the Home Shopping Network. At his home in Vermont, he co-hosts "In the Garden" tips on the local CBS affiliate station, a weekly call-in radio show on WJOY-1230AM and is a commentator and regular gardening columnist at Vermont Public Radio.

Favorite Sites:
National Garden Association
Kids Gardening
Kitchen Gardeners International
Dave's Garden
Gardeners Supply Company

Soon to come:
http://www.charlienardozzi.com