There’s something magical about a hanging plant. The way a trailing pothos spills over a basket or a spider plant sends out babies mid-air can … Read More ›
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of bringing home a tray of plump, vibrant succulents. Their colors look like an artist’s palette—soft greens, dusty blues, … Read More ›
The first time you spot a moon cactus at a nursery or market, you can’t help but stop. That bright red, orange or yellow globe … Read More ›
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 ›