I still remember the first time an epiphyllum bloomed in my greenhouse. I had been tending that plant for months, maybe longer, without so much … Read More ›
When I first walked into the greenhouse of a mentor farmer decades ago, I saw bag upon bag labeled “peat moss” stacked beside potting soil … Read More ›
The first time I saw a lace cap hydrangea bloom, I stopped dead in my tracks. The outer ring of showy flowers surrounded a flat … Read More ›
When you’ve spent months or even years watching a young Japanese maple settle into your garden, it becomes more than just a tree. It feels … Read More ›
There’s something almost magical about walking through a garden in spring and catching the first sweet scent of garden hyacinths. It’s the kind of smell … Read More ›
Out in the fields I’m used to rows of veggies, mulching, and tractors humming. But even a soil-stained farmer likes to bring a bit of … Read More ›
I can still picture the first time I saw a Lady Palm indoors. It wasn’t in some fancy hotel lobby or office; it was in … Read More ›
The last time I brought Money Plant (Pothos) I noticed something was not right with the plant. As It sat proudly in an old ceramic … Read More ›
I still remember the first time I walked into my greenhouse and spotted my beloved spider plant looking tired. The long green leaves with creamy … Read More ›
If you’ve ever walked through a garden and seen fiery plumes of orange, red, and purple waving like feathers, chances are you’ve stumbled upon celosia. … Read More ›