There’s a reason the areca palm has become a household favorite. Its arching fronds sway gently in a breeze, catching the sunlight like a tropical … Read More ›
There’s something about the polka dot plant that stops people in their tracks. Bright splashes of pink, white or red freckles over green leaves look … Read More ›
If you’ve ever stood at the edge of a pig pen at dawn, mug of coffee in hand, trying to figure out if your sow … Read More ›
There’s nothing quite like the first bloom on a healthy indoor orchid. Those exotic flowers feel like a quiet trophy on the windowsill. I still … Read More ›
If you’ve ever stood in front of a row of calla lilies in full bloom, you know how they can stop you in your tracks. … Read More ›
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 ›