If you are like me, you’ve got a lot of houseplants from tropical to cacti, all liking a different environment. It’s best to not choose a new plant like I sometimes choose a bottle of wine. The one you find the prettiest might not be suited to the spot you have in mind. I live [...]
Bonsai is an ancient art form, as well as a practice in nature, originating in China. Chinese Bonsai is inspired from myth and appears very animal like, recalling thoughts of serpents and dragons through gnarled stem and roots. Later, the Japanese adopted it as a form of Zen Buddhism, mimicking a more natural tree landscape, [...]
It’s quick, it’s fun, and it’s easy! what you need: jars, containers, hanging globes pebble moss soil small plants (either succulents, cactus, ferns, african violets, etc) decide if you are making an wet (shade and other forest floor plants) or dry (sun loving succulents and cacti) terrarium if dry, line bottom with pebbles for drainage…..if [...]
Add a little green to your work space and reap the benefits. According to Scientific America, your attention span may grow. As with all scientific data, everything must be tested in a controlled environment, and that’s where a few misaligned results have occurred. My thoughts are get a plant! Watching an easy to care for [...]
City life is full of pollutants. Luckily we’ve got spider plants. Spider plants, a member of the lily family, are air purifiers removing carbon monoxide (produced by the burning of fossil fuels) and nitrogen dioxide (produced from motor vehicles) from the air. Originating from South Africa, this plant enjoys bright filtered light. Direct sun will [...]
What a perfect day to buy your loved one a plant. Maybe an herb (add love to your meals) or something that can be transplanted to your garden in Spring (begonia, mum, rose).
I love Paper Whites. They are a delightful smelling Narcissus. After the holiday season, I picked up a few bulbs on sale and am loving the fresh blooms! Sadly in the North, these won’t re-bloom. If you’re in the South, you can try planting them outside and see. On the other hand, Amaryllis (another holiday [...]