Plant Babies

What To Do When You Inherit A Houseplant

I just inherited eighteen houseplants. What an honor, but also a bittersweet project. My mother-in-law recently passed away and I have adopted her plant collection. Towards the end of her life, my mother-in-law wasn’t able to care for them the way she would have wanted to. Her plants went weeks without water or proper care. ...

Take A Look At This Fantastic Fern

Chicago 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 ...