What a fun surprise to see a flowering bloom peek around one of my snake plant leaves. A few days later, another one emerged - I am still in disbelief. Like many houseplant owners, I have a long history of trial and error with snake plants. I spent years propping up floppy leaves and trying ...
Read More | Plant BabiesThe vertical houseplant trend is going strong. More plants on planks are showing up in garden centers and on social media. Vining plants are meant to climb. In the wild, they grow strong aerial roots and attach themselves to trees so they can access more sunlight. When you grow your houseplant on a wooden plank, ...
Read More | Plant BabiesChicago is a tough place for ferns. Cold, dry winters take a toll on moisture-loving ferns. Many fern owners start off with a full, lush plant and end with a sad pot of scraggly stems. Boston ferns have their best moments during summer when they fill out container gardens and spill from hanging baskets. They ...
Read More | Plant BabiesI just made an exciting plant purchase - two 5 foot-tall monstera adansonii totems! These tropical beauties are so strong and healthy that they cling to their poles like monkeys on trees. I have a rough history with climbing plants. I once tried to stake my pothos and ended up with a few scraggly vines ...
Read More | Plant BabiesThe terrarium trend is going strong these days, and the artistry has come a long way since the 70’s. I have seen some jaw-dropping beautiful terrariums online. My current favorite features clear gel that looks like a pool of aqua blue water surrounded by jewel-green moss and sells for over four-hundred dollars. It seems worth ...
Read More | Plant BabiesHumans gravitate towards plants. When we can’t be outside, indoor plants help us fulfill an instinctual need to merge with nature. We’ve always known greenery is beautiful and calming, but society is just beginning to acknowledge the healing effects of green. The Neutral Nature Of Green Color is more than we see. Green, known as ...
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