About Venus flytrap (Dioneae muscipula) 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...

African Violets: How to Grow These Blooming Beauties The first time I saw an African violet  at the nursery I was  enthralled, but wondered. Would...

What Audiences Say About Julie “Thank you so much for your informative (and funny) presentation at Cottages and Bungalows Magazine’s “Walk This Way Lightly” Green Living Celebration. It was a great...

About corn plant (Dracaena fragrans `Massangeana’) Corn Plant: A Reliable Tall Floor Plant for Low to Medium LightOne of my favorite houseplants is my corn plant (Dracaena fragrans `Massangeana’). I got it when I moved into...

Jade Plant When it comes to succulents, jade (Crassula ovata) tops the list as one of the easiest to grow indoors. This South African native plant with its fleshy oblong leaves and stout heavy-limbed trunk lends architectural interest to the...