Finally, time for another plant rescue. I think the pandemic has turned a lot of people into plant lovers and so there aren’t as many neglected plants to rescue. Good for the plants, but finding good deals on the greens…
This week I am sharing a project that took an overgrown Aloe and a beautiful Crassula Jade and gently moved them to their own homes. This arrangement had been growing in my home for about 3 years. It was a…
The past couple of summers my Aloe ‘Coral Fire’ has put out a flower. Typically I would just cut the flower and move on, but this summer I decided to place my Aloe outside and see if I could get…
I have always been curious about how to propagate Monstera deliciosa, but I never wanted to take a cutting from my big plant. Recently, I had a stem that had grown too large for its location and every time my…
Recently I was able to get my hands on some lovely rare plants and thought it would be fun to share my new finds. Sometimes I find it interesting what is considered a “rare plant”. It is a hot ticket…
This post is all about Peperomia obtusifolia propagation. Recently I have obtusifolia. The leaves are turning yellow and it is growing in a funky shape. I’ll admit, it is not fair to come down on a plant because of my…
I couldn’t belive my eyes when I saw this unfortunate Calathea musaica on the clearance shelf. I had always wanted one of these plants for my collection, but have always hesitated because they can be expensive. The beautiful grid patterned…
This post is a twofer. We are talking Tradescantiapropagation, commonly called ‘Wandering Jew’, and terrarium clean up. This past month I was finally able to get outside and do some plant projects I have been saving for warm weather. One,…
Recently my Philodendron micans has grown out quite lovely, but it has left an unattractive bald spot in my pot. I love hanging plants, but I am after a fuller look. This simple trick will help you fill in those…
Finally, it is time for outdoor planter design ideas! This summer I am going to try some new plants that I have never worked with before. It is always a good idea to stick with your thrillers, fillers, and spillers…