Freelance Professional Writer
Judy is a freelance professional writer who draws on her extensive experience in landscaping and horticulture to write about gardening, the environment, and much more.
Judy’s first book, Gardening with Native Plants in the Upper Midwest: Bringing the Tallgrass Prairie Home introduces gardeners to the back story of native plants and how they will flourish in our yards.
Whether you have a city yard, a suburban lot, or a rural acreage, this book can help you create a garden that is both beautiful and biodiverse, satisfying and sustainable.
To receive an autographed copy of the book, email Judy with your request and send a check for $24.95 made out to Judy Nauseef to 3962 James Avenue SW, Iowa City, IA 52246.
The book is also available in book stores, and online through The University of Iowa Press and Amazon.
Plants & Design
Drawing on her experience as a landscape designer and horticulturist, Judy writes about gardens, landscape design, and plants.
Sustainability & Climate Change
Sustainability and native habitat creation are central in Judy’s designs and in her articles. She also writes about gardening with the challenge of climate change.
Book Reviews
A lifelong learner, Judy continues to grow her wealth of knowledge through reading. Here you will find books she’s reviewed, helping identify useful resources for you.
Garden Profiles
Judy shares her experiences of meeting gardeners and visiting their gardens. Read these articles to learn what others have done in their yards with outdoor living spaces. Find out what works and get some new ideas.
Travel
Always taking in the world around her, Judy has combined two of her loves: travel and gardens. Read about the gardens she’s visited during her journeys.
Horses
Much of Judy’s life she’s been an avid horsewoman, owning, riding, and caring for horses on her Iowa acreage. Here she shares some of her experiences.