Dr. Rebecca Lawson

Dr. Rebecca Lawson is a soil health and plant nutrition specialist with over 18 years of hands-on experience working with soil management, composting systems, and sustainable fertilization practices for home gardens and small farms. She holds a degree in Soil Science and has worked as a soil consultant and gardening educator, helping gardeners improve plant growth by building healthy soil rather than relying on excessive chemical inputs. Rebecca’s approach focuses on long-term soil fertility, water efficiency, and environmentally responsible gardening methods. At The Food Gardener, Dr. Lawson provides experience-based, science-backed guidance on soil improvement, fertilization, watering, and composting. Her goal is to help readers build living, nutrient-rich soil that supports healthy plant growth season after season.