Houseplants as Old Friends
Houseplants as Old Friends When I get emails and calls from indoor gardeners struggling to save a plant, almost every time they tell me something along these lines: âI really donât want to lose...
Houseplants: The Bad Childhood Experience
Houseplants: The Bad Childhood Experience One of my favorite eye-openers to share with readers and those who come to hear me speak is the bad childhood experience. Not mine, but of poor,...
How to Grow Paperwhites Indoors: A Guide to Forcing Bulbs
How to Grow Paperwhites Indoors: A Guide to Forcing BulbsEven though Iâve grown paperwhite narcissus indoors every fall for years, I never tire of the process and results. Planting these sturdy bulbs is always a pleasure, as is watching them grow....
Should I Repot My Houseplant?
Venus Flytrap: The Fascinating Carnivorous PlantFew plants are as captivating as the Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula). This carnivorous insect-eater appeals to the kid in everyone.Native HabitatAlthough they look like they come from outer space or a...
Venus Flytrap
Few plants are as captivating as the Venus flytrap (Dioneae muscipula). This carnivorous insect-eater appeals to the kid in everyone.Although they look like they come from outerspace or a distant locale, Venus flytraps are actually native to the...
When Leaching is Good
When Leaching is Good: You Can Grow That! If leaching makes you think of that annoying friend who always âforgetsâ his wallet, or that relative who overstays her welcome, readjust your thinking....
Do You Have a Perpetually Sickly Plant?
Do You Have a Perpetually Sickly Plant? You Can Grow That! Many people donât know this, but garden writers are often tasked with setting up, styling and photographing or having photographed those...
Plants Poisonous to Pets
199 Plants Poisonous to Pets I often have readers ask what houseplants are poisonous or irritating to pets. The folks at ProFlowers have put together this handy infographic that tells you what plants could pose problems for Fido...
Avoid âFerberizingâ Your Houseplants
Avoid âFerberizingâ Your Houseplants Well-meaning houseplant parents often tell me that they are âtrainingâ their houseplants when it comes to watering....
How to Buy Healthy Houseplants
How to Buy Healthy Houseplants: You Can Grow That! Impressive indoor gardens are full of healthy plants. Ensure your houseplants keep looking their best by...