Did You Know that Houseplants Sweat? Yes, you heard that right. They sweat.Of course, things are a little different when houseplants sweat. For one thing, their sweat doesn’t smell like human sweat can. They don’t sweat out...
Could Your Houseplant be Suffering from Improper Soil pH? If you have an ailing houseplant and have done everything you can possibly think of to help the plant, but it still looks sick, suspect improper soil pH. Referring to...
Indoor Gardeners: Do You Have GADS? (Garden Attention Distraction Syndrome) When I read Carol Michel’s book of gardening essays, Potted and Pruned: Living aGardening Life, I was relieved. I finally had a name for an...
How to Measure Houseplant Humidity Levels Learn how to measure the humidity in your indoor garden with a hygrometer. Sufficient humidity is crucial for lush, healthy growth in your houseplants. Understanding Houseplant Humidity Needs Many...
Winter Indoor Garden Chores for Your HouseplantsThe winter months can be hard on houseplants. The lower temperatures and decreased natural light, combined with a natural slowdown in growth, can cause problems to crop up. These challenges include a higher...
How to Grow Heritage Memory Plants in Your Indoor Garden Growing heritage or memory plants can be a beautiful way to honor loved ones who have passed. These plants not only evoke fond memories but also connect us with the energy of those we...
How to Grow Green Onions Indoors With this quick and easy way to grow green onions indoors, you’ll harvest green onions in days.Want to grow tasty green onions indoors so you have them on-hand whenever you want them?...
How and Why to Use a Light Meter for Houseplants Lighting is the key to healthy houseplants. Without enough lighting, or the right lighting,houseplants won’t thrive.If you want to make sure that your houseplants have enough...
Meet Mr. Oliver You know how people say, I hope you like dogs or cats, before you visit their house? Before you come to my house, I have to say, I hope you like plants. Because...
Houseplants are the Forgiving Sort One of my favorite things about houseplants is their forgiving nature. You forget to water them? Most will spring back—at least partially. You forget to feed them? They slurp up the...