Howard Garrett

About the Author

Howard Garrett is a renowned Texas-based environmentalist, horticulturist, and advocate for sustainable living, with decades of experience in organic gardening and pest management. A former radio host and newspaper columnist, he has dedicated his career to educating the public on eco-friendly practices that harmonize human habitats with the natural world. Garrett's approachable expertise shines through in his writings, where he demystifies the roles of insects and pests in ecosystems, empowering readers to make informed, earth-conscious choices. Through his influential work, including the bestselling Texas Bug Book: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, he challenges conventional chemical-dependent approaches, promoting biological controls and native plant cultivation as keys to healthier landscapes and communities.