It has been 6 months since I did my ZZ plant propagation experiment and it has been long and interesting. I have confirmed, at least to my self, that when propagating the ZZ plant, the stems and leaves shrivel up…
You might have a co-worker, neighbor or hard to shop for friend that deserves beautiful plant presents this holiday season. Not sure which plants to give? Here is a list of 5 wonderful, low-maintenance plants that make perfect plant presents….
Succulent Rescue: Panda Plant, Jade and Aeonium “Sunburst”
November 19, 2019
A couple of years ago I recieved two amazing and large succulent arrangements. One contained a tall, leggy Kalanchoe tomentosa “Panda Plant”. It was clear that it needed some light and a little love. After nurturing the panda plant for…
Last week I took a little field trip to Jord Producers, a mealworm farm located in central Nebraska. Being that I am a newbie when it comes to mealworms and their frass, I was super excited to learn and see…
Harvesting seed pods is so much fun. Whether your are picking up pods from your own garden or finding a few on a nature walk, seed pods will offer up an abundance of seeds for the following growing season. You…
I just couldn’t help myself when I came upon this reptilian plant called Pilea “Dark Mystery”. A mystery for sure, this cultivar is thought to be also Pilea hitchcokii. The perfect name for a plant that is dark and spooky…
Ever since I locked eyes with my bee friend, while putting together the coleus guide, I became really curious about bees. I am especially interested in identifying bees, how they help pollinate our gardens and what their day to day…
It is harvest season! Time to pick your vegetables, harvest your seeds and bring in those plants. If you are like me, you have an overabundance of basil and not enough time to eat it all. With this simple hack…
Fall is here and winter is around the corner, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t prepare your pollinator garden perennials for next spring. A butterfly or pollinator garden is a great way to bring all sorts of fun critters…
Coleus is my favorite outdoor plant. It grows rapidly, propagates easily from cutting or seed and is very forgiving. You will find coleus in many shapes, colors and sizes. It is truly the perfect plant for any outdoor container or…
