House Plant Journal – An Engineer's Approach to House Plants

An Engineer’s approach to house plants


Uncovering the true joys of houseplants: Aesthetics, Biology, and Companionship. More science and realistic expectations. Less fluff and perfectionism.

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Online Course: Essentials of Houseplant Enjoyment

“Definitely changed my mindset from the old fashioned approach to the holistic approach of plant care this course has to offer.”

~ Eddy, student of ‘Essentials of Houseplant Enjoyment

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The New Plant Parent

For indoor gardeners everywhere, Darryl Cheng offers a new way to grow healthy house plants. He teaches the art of understanding a plant’s needs and giving it a home with the right balance of light, water, and nutrients.

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