Pachyphytum Compactum, the Little Jewel
If you are a long-time succulent lover, you must have heard of the ‘Little Jewel’ succulent, also known as PachyphytumContinue Reading
Category: Houseplants
10 Tips to Help Your Houseplants Get Through the Winter
You might think that, well wrapped up in our homes, sheltered from the snow and drying winds, houseplants would notContinue Reading
Plants Rest in Winter; Gardeners Should Too!
Last summer, I wanted to add some houseplants to my (small) collection. But as is often the case, I ranContinue Reading
The Art of Healing Plants With Browned Ends
If you grow a lot of houseplants, you probably have already encountered the following problem: the tips of some leavesContinue Reading
The Victorians
Potted plants go back to the very origins of civilization. The Egyptians, the Chinese and the Mayans all grew plantsContinue Reading
A “Real” Christmas Tree
Want to avoid buying a Christmas tree only to throw it away? You could buy a “living” Christmas tree. AContinue Reading
Overwintering Houseplants
I like to put my houseplant collection outside for the Summer, being careful that the last frost has passed andContinue Reading
Plants You’ll Love to Touch
Soft and Silky Foliage We grow plants for many reasons: because we like to see them, smell them, eat them,Continue Reading
Florist’s Azaleas Need Water and Cold
Question How to make a gift azalea bloom again? Anonymous from Baie-Comeau, Canada. Answer Nicknamed the florist’s azalea (Rhododendron simsii,Continue Reading
A Thorough Guide on Succulent Care
For Beginners to Professionals Maybe you just want to keep a few succulents as a hobby… or maybe your goalContinue Reading