An Air Plant Necklace: Cute Idea, But Does It Work?
Local stores have started to carry necklaces—yes, pendants designed to slip around your neck!—consisting of a tiny container and aContinue Reading
Category: Bromeliads
Trash-Basket Plants: Prettier Than They Sound!
I’ve long been fascinated by bird’s-nest ferns (Asplenium nidus and similar species, such as A. antiquum and A. australasicum). TheyContinue Reading
Misadventures in Gardening: Should I Call 911?
I suppose every gardener has had their share of misadventures. Things that didn’t turn out quite right or even wentContinue Reading
How to Make Air Plants Thrive
Air plants or, more correctly, tillandsias (Tillandsia spp.) are currently very popular. They are called “air plants” because in natureContinue Reading
Hand-me-down Houseplants
When you visit any garden center or even one of those big box stores, there is always a houseplant section,Continue Reading
Silver Vase Plant
The Gift Plant that Keeps on Giving Hardly anyone buys a silver vase plant (Aechmea fasciata) for themselves as asContinue Reading