The rooms in your home are made better and healthier by adding houseplants to add interest and beauty. There is something extra special about adding living potted plants to a room. Grouping them together in a room creates visual impact. Vary the height and shape of your plants to add interest on a coffee table,… Read More
As we move indoors for the winter months it’s time to give a nod to those hardworking indoor plants that are more than just a “pretty face” in the living room or kitchen. They work hard to clean indoor air from volatile organic compounds. From health benefits to improving concentration, indoor houseplants are easy on… Read More
We hope you had a festive holiday and a joyous new year! With the cold winter weather now here, my thoughts turn to spring and summer. Now is the time to start looking at those seed catalogs that may arrive in the mail or by browsing the various seed company websites. It’s fun to think… Read More
There are many legends about Valentine’s Day. Some believed if a lady saw a robin on that day, she would marry a sailor. If she saw a sparrow, she would marry a poor man but be very happy. If she saw a goldfinch, she would marry a millionaire! Valentine was a priest back in early… Read More
This is the time of year when we turn our gardening enthusiasm towards houseplants so we can still have our “hands in the dirt.” As recently noted in the “Minnesota Gardener” magazine, the Aloe Vera plant is always a favorite due to its easy care and the many health benefits it offers. As you may… Read More
Houseplants continue to be “trendy”. Decorating with plants enhances your interior environment and improves the air quality as well. Bringing a bit of the outdoors inside is good for the soul and brings your interior style up a notch. Large plants are being used as main focal points by many interior designers. They add interest… Read More
Now that your outdoor “clean-up” is done, or nearly so, you can start thinking about indoor color for winter. Flowering bulbs are so rewarding, colorful, and easy to grow indoors. Paperwhite narcissus have long been a favorite and no wonder! The fragrant, white flowers brighten any room and are easy to grow inside. Amaryllis bulbs are another… Read More
Houseplants can be a focal point of a room or simply bring a little of the outdoors indoors. Heloise says, “They make your home inviting while adding color with something green, which is calming.” This is the time of year to plan your selection. It could be a colorful bromeliad, elegant orchid, stately palm, peace lily,… Read More
We don’t like to admit it but in another month we will need to plan for fall and winter. If you have your favorite herbs growing outside now, think about planting a container that you can bring indoors to use and enjoy all winter. They will need bright light in a south or west window when… Read More
Do you have bulbs left that you don’t have time to plant outside? Don’t throw them away! Tulip, daffodil, and hyacinths do well in pots and are easily forced inside the house. Keep them cool (40 F) for 12 to 13 weeks in the refrigerator or cool corner of the basement. Plant in 6” or 10”… Read More
