Summer is bug season, but the truth is that bugs can show up indoors at any time of the year. As your houseplant collection grows, so do the chances of plant pests. An occasional gnat or mealy bug is treatable, but an invasion can destroy your collection and your enthusiasm. Not to worry! Here are ...
Read More | Plant BabiesInstinct led me to try it. Once I saw how rainwater transformed my plants, I was hooked. I’ve shot out of bed at 5AM to crouch under the deck and collect gutter runoff. I’ve hauled buckets and filled jars in the dark while passing cars splashed down our street. The moment a drizzle turns into ...
Read More | Plant BabiesYou chose a pot without drainage. Who can blame you? Often, the best looking pots don’t have drainage holes. Sometimes you can make your own hole, (with a special drill bit and a steady hand), but not all pots survive this well. One wrong move and you run the risk of cracking or even shattering ...
Read More | Plant BabiesWith the growing number of pandemic pet adopters and houseplant collectors, understanding houseplants and pet safety is increasingly important. The term “toxic houseplant” paints a dramatic picture; a knocked over plant, chewed leaf, vomiting, and a panicked call to the vet. I recently read about a cat owner who bought a seemingly harmless sago palm ...
Read More | Plant BabiesIt’s midwinter here in Chicago; the real dog days. For months now green grass, blue skies, and lush landscaping have been replaced by bare cement and gray skies. If you live in the northern hemisphere, and are mesmerized by your houseplants lately, you are not alone. Our eyes are green-starved! Plants Have Winter Blues Too ...
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