Planting Perennials: Tips for Happy Plants

Planting Perennials: Tips for Happy Plants

While you may already be familiar with the basics of planting, I’ve picked up a few helpful tips from fellow plant enthusiasts over the years that have made a big difference in my success with transplants.  Tip #1: Plant in the fall. As we head into the cooler,...
Dusting Houseplants

Dusting Houseplants

My favorite winter gardening activity happens on a slow Sunday morning, as the low light of the winter sun streams through my window. With a damp microfiber rag in hand, I gently dust each leaf of the Sansevierias, Pothos, and Arrowhead plant.  Without natural rain...
Let’s Harvest Some Seeds!

Let’s Harvest Some Seeds!

Today I’m going to take you on a seed harvesting adventure. Once you’ve gathered your scissors and a paper bag, it’s time to begin. The first thing we’ll do on our seed harvesting adventure is look at the stalk leading up to the dead flower. If it’s brown looking and...